Sr. Manager, Chassi/Truck Procurement

Ocean Network Express • Naperville, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will play a pivotal role overseeing and optimizing our inland network. The Sr. Manager will lead 2 teams, ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes, and is expected to achieve and exceed operational targets within their areas of expertise. This role involves identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes and standards, aligning them with division goals, and managing teams to foster a productive and collaborative work environment. The position requires maintaining high-level relationships with strategic partners and vendors, and negotiating contracts, rates, and required services.

Requirements

• Effective communication: strong written and oral communication skills.
• Relationship building: Foster positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and vendors
• Multitasking and prioritization: Manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Leadership and expertise: Serve as a knowledgeable resource and provide leadership to the management team.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite
• 5+ years with management/supervisory experience
• 7+ years with function/industry-related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree

Nice To Haves

• Persistent in their own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction
• Develop talent and align with organizational culture
• Utilize effective processes to set goals, provide feedback, and develop employees.
• Develop strategies and pricing models for vendor negotiations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to set vendor expectations, KPI, and service requirements
• Prepare and develop contract / pricing analysis for internal reviews and approvals
• Generate cost savings initiatives and models for tracking cost savings
• Provide timely support to Inland Operations teams to address challenges and maintain smooth operations.
• Anticipate and plan for unique scenarios to ensure the efficient functioning of the inland network.
• Negotiate favorable truck / chassis rates with carriers to optimize costs.
• Conduct regular reviews and analyses of truck/chassis rates to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators.
• Develop reports to measure and analyze cost and volume metrics related to truck/chassis procurement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with truck vendors

Benefits

• Opportunities available with hybrid working arrangements
• Total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401K plan

What This Job Offers

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