Sr Associate, Procurement

Newell Brands • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Sr Associate – Transportation Procurement supports the effective procurement and management of Truckload, Intermodal, LTL, Flatbed, Bulk, and Reefer services, striving to purchase at the optimal overall cost consistent with desired delivery and service levels. This role provides direct support to two Category Managers — one covering LTL/Flatbed and one covering Truckload/Intermodal/Bulk/Reefer — and serves as the primary point of contact for freight spend in Canada, with additional support responsibilities across the United States and Mexico.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
• 1–3 years of applicable experience including Sourcing and Supply Chain
• Previous experience in Logistics; familiarity with the Canadian freight market is a plus
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and project leadership skills
• Effectively prioritizes multiple demands and heavy workload
• Proven track record of results in a fast-changing environment — execution oriented
• Advanced Excel experience and skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Canadian freight market

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight procurement in Canada, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders and carriers on day-to-day issues and escalations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight procurement in Canada, conducting RFx events as needed to balance service, capacity and cost
• Provide dedicated analytical and tactical support to the LTL/Flatbed Category Manager and the Truckload/Intermodal/Bulk/Reefer Category Manager, including data analysis, reporting, and execution of category initiatives
• Support U.S. and Mexico freight spend and carrier relationships as needed, in coordination with the Category Managers
• Manage relationships with existing carriers in the Newell network, providing support and resolution on service issues to stakeholders across the organization globally
• Own end-to-end management of the low volume carrier program (Thunderdome), including carrier onboarding, rate maintenance, performance tracking, and issue resolution
• Monitor Thunderdome carrier performance and cost against targets, escalating gaps and recommending adjustments to the Category Managers
• Support the carrier vetting process, including evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance criteria for prospective carriers
• Coordinate new carrier onboarding steps in partnership with the Category Managers and internal stakeholders
• Support execution of the mini-bid process for spot and incremental lane coverage, including compiling bid results, cost comparisons, and recommendations
• Understand and drive purchasing measures including productivity and payment terms targets
• Negotiate with carriers for best total cost
• Share accountability for cost and productivity targets across all Divisions
• Manage and execute appropriate RFI, RFP, RFQ, and other formal supplier evaluation processes
• Utilize Sourcing and RFx tools to drive competitive bids and cost savings
• Prioritize timelines and needs of multiple projects simultaneously, driving committed project dates to completion
• Work effectively with Newell Brands stakeholders to meet business KPIs
• Emulate and drive Newell Brands' Procurement culture and vision for integrity, attitude, leadership, teamwork, and results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level