Full-Time Senior Global Commodity Manager - Logistics Sourcing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiate, manage, coordinate, and support Logistics sourcing activities for all modes of Freight (Air, Ocean, Trucking & Parcel) including warehousing and brokerage.
• Analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals.
• Prepare, redline and negotiate commercial contracts - services agreements, licenses, statements of work and amendments in conjunction with legal team
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal clients to strategically manage spend and the supply base for assigned categories.
• Develop strong partnerships with Logistics operations, accounts payable, and legal teams.
• Manage, co-ordinate and support special/critical projects such as ad hoc and spot rate approval process and others as needed.
• Drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality and transit time.
• Drive process-improvements, assist with projects and provide feedback to management on market conditions, supplier relationships, and quality and customer service issues.
• Ensure timely and cost effective acquisition of products, services and equipment while driving contract compliance.
• Manage Supplier relationship management including -Supplier solicitation, selection and qualification process.
• Quarterly/bi-annual business reviews and scorecards

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Master's degree a plus
• Preferred 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience in the Logistics space (Warehouse services & Transportation) and eSourcing tool experience

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating contracts for services procurement
• Highly developed negotiation skills and knowledge of contract
• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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