Full-Time Senior Group Manager (Logistics) - Procurement Services

We are seeking a Senior Group Manager (Logistics) to contribute to our client dedicated procurement service delivery team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to lead strategic sourcing execution, including building cost models, designing RFIs/RFPs, evaluating bids, planning negotiation strategies, and making award recommendations. Additionally, this role may be responsible for leading a team of 1-2 offshore resources.

• Drive year-over-year savings while ensuring quality and service level requirements are met.
• Frequently interact with senior members of the client’s organization.
• Lead and participate in discussions across levels and cultures.
• Create a positive work environment and fostering cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration.
• Develop medium to long-term category strategies for a variety of Logistics sub-categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies through the use of the client’s strategic sourcing process.
• Identify cost savings through negotiations, event driven activities, and alternate sourcing strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations and drafting contracts
• Manage overall supplier relationships.
• May manage the team’s objective setting, performance, career growth, training, and competency development
• Act as the escalation point for the source to contract (S2C) team.
• Lead Category Managers to develop, share and implement best practices.
• Manage 1 to 2 off-shore direct reports

• Hands-on knowledge of Logistics sub-categories
• Awareness of Logistics industry, key suppliers, major trends, cost drivers and negotiation levers
• Deep understanding of strategic sourcing methods and approaches
• Ability to determine the appropriate procurement strategy
• Ability to draft simple to complex contractual agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide custom solutions
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to leverage analytical tools such as Power BI, AI, Python etc.
• Ability to manage the complexities of the client service environment
• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred
• 10-12 years of work experience strategic sourcing and category management
• 6 + years of experience with Logistics and related sub-categories

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