Transportation Procurement Manager – Final Mile
Our client is a leading logistics provider custom built for the evolving needs of businesses in today’s same-day delivery world. Their focus every day is to help brands and businesses win in the delivery economy. That’s why they keep their finger on the pulse of the latest trends and developments that impact their business and their customers’ businesses. That’s how they stay ahead. That’s how they help their customers win.Our client knows their people set them apart. And that’s why they do everything they can to invest in them and help them grow every day. They don’t put people in jobs, they work with them to develop long-term career paths that are rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling. They’ve built an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and a sense of belonging. They value input, they demand collaboration, and they recognize performance. They work together, they play together, and they succeed together! Get on the path to a successful career that delivers more!
Transportation Procurement Manager - Final Mile
The Transportation Procurement Manager is responsible for the procurement of third-party transportation vendors that support all vertical operations. This position requires leadership and maintaining accountability for various related projects and participants. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following duties satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time/work from home
Responsibilities:
- Vendor Pool Management:
- Actively source transportation vendors to meet financial and operational targets.
- Manage vendor database (profiles, rates, size, contacts).
- Pipeline management – active weekly reporting of vendor pipeline recruiting.
- Targeted sourcing – create capacity aligned with existing needs/new business opportunities.
- Develop network of vendors to serve as flex capacity offering back up services when IC drivers are not available.
- In partnership with the cross functional teams, participate in Quarterly/Annual business reviews with large vendors – service performance, data transfer, growth opportunity, feedback, etc.
- Proactive review of consolidation / profitability opportunities.
- Responsible for the RFP process for outsourced work including but not limited to engaging vendors, negotiating rates and contract terms, submitting bids through the pricing department, and vendor onboarding.
- Consolidate with preferred vendors.
- Create competitive tension in vendor pool for customer deliveries.
- Vendor contract management compliance in accordance with department requirements.
- Manage standards around databasing, rate cards, and process.
- Standardize data exchange with vendor pool.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Vendor Rate Management:
- Standardize rate mechanics.
- Standardize fuel surcharge grids in accordance with USP published FSC.
- Introduce volume discount programs with vendors reaching specific thresholds.
- Pro-active engagement with vendors on upcoming increase needs.
- Create flowthrough of requests to standard internal review / potential customer discussion (increased rates to support increased costs).
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Retail Sales Partnership - Same Store Sales:
- Support pro-active sales engagement with existing customer base.
- Vendor open capacity in existing footprints.
- Strong relationships / vendor capacity in markets not serviced with existing customers.
- Proactive engagement on cost saving opportunities for retail customers (days of service, zone bundling, delivery window review, etc.).
- Support cost modeling of new opportunities.
- Engagement with vendors as potential sales channel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 5+ years’ experience in operations management within the transportation industry including procurement functions.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Six Sigma Certification preferred.
- Logistics/Courier route management experience along with a background in contracting vendors, route scheduling and customer service skills are critical to this position.
- Proficient in analyzing, understanding, and disseminating data throughout the organization.
- Strong strategic planning, internal/external relationship building, customer service focus, financial and business acumen.
- Able to maintain a high level of professionalism, composure, and calmness throughout all levels of customer and vendor relations.
- Expert in MS Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, and Word) experience required.
- Ability to lift to 25 pounds on occasion.
- Availability to travel to meet the company’s needs in all divisions. Approximately 25% travel may be required.
This position offers a competitive base salary.
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