Director, Transportation Procurement

Role Overview

• Develops and implements enterprise-wide logistic sourcing strategies.
• Owns sourcing strategy for assigned areas with core focus on transportation and supply chain partners.
• Manages the sourcing process for carriers, from supplier/service evaluation to negotiating contracts and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinates and manages the ongoing supplier management process.
• Maintains an understanding of enterprise needs, relevant industries, and best practices.
• Manages logistics and carrier sourcing efforts and relationships.
• Successfully liaise between the site locations and corporate to implement updates to routing changes as needed to support business initiatives.
• Assuring that we avoid disruption to customer service levels and metrics.

Requirements

• 7 or more years of experience in procurement and negotiation of indirect goods and services or in business areas related to supply chain (sourcing, healthcare, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, etc.)
• Experience planning and managing shipments with a Transportation Management System.
• Experienced with a transportation management system.
• Knowledge of transportation pricing
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, particularly Hours of Service and the shipment of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of common logistics related documentation, including Bill of Lading, standard claims forms
• International regulatory experience/exposure preferred.
• Broad understanding of carriers and logistic service providers.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct Requests for Procurement and Request for Information processes.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct competitive bidding processes in an unbiased and ethical manner.
• Ability to read and write contracts and agreements.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fundamental understanding of financial systems data, accounting processes, and e-procurement technologies
• Understands principles of accounting, including the ability to read and analyze financial statements of suppliers.
• Financial analysis skills, including the ability to prepare complex financial models
• Prior leadership experience from a team management perspective
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and manage transportation providers.
• Experienced with presenting and selling ideas at multiple levels.
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to analyze transportation data and develop plans to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• CSCMP, AICS, and CPSM certifications preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the above requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Ability to discern errors within complex or detailed work.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective research, organization and project management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance
• We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability
• We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k)
• We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave
• In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.