TRS Staffing Solutions
Position is a full-time long term contract role as a member of the Supply Chain Procurement team responsible for Sourcing and Contracting of Road, Rail and Intermodal Logistics Services.
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Responsibilities include:
Develop category regional procurement strategy and subsequently manage the sourcing & contracting process for road, rail and intermodal logistic services in line with operations, supply chain and business requirements on service level, reliability and quality at optimal TCO Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts with value creation in mind for supply chain regional needs and manage assigned category contracts. Ensure all routes and rates are current and meet business requirements; ensure new lanes are quoted and contracted in a timely manner Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review suppliers’ KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained Internal engagement with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance Reporting of category metrics, preparation of reports and presentations Provide business relevant market information and trends to stakeholders
JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations Demonstrated expert negotiation skills, people management skills, analytical skills, change management, cultural awareness, and style flexibility Strong critical thinking and decision quality Fluent in English, with Spanish a plus
REQUIREMENTS
Degree preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration, plus extensive relevant training and experience More than 10 years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Land and Intermodal Transportation Services, with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in directly managing the procurement of Rail transportation and logistics service categories, including sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier management in the Americas Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.
Responsibilities include:
Develop category regional procurement strategy and subsequently manage the sourcing & contracting process for road, rail and intermodal logistic services in line with operations, supply chain and business requirements on service level, reliability and quality at optimal TCO Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts with value creation in mind for supply chain regional needs and manage assigned category contracts. Ensure all routes and rates are current and meet business requirements; ensure new lanes are quoted and contracted in a timely manner Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review suppliers’ KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained Internal engagement with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance Reporting of category metrics, preparation of reports and presentations Provide business relevant market information and trends to stakeholders
JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations Demonstrated expert negotiation skills, people management skills, analytical skills, change management, cultural awareness, and style flexibility Strong critical thinking and decision quality Fluent in English, with Spanish a plus
REQUIREMENTS
Degree preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration, plus extensive relevant training and experience More than 10 years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Land and Intermodal Transportation Services, with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in directly managing the procurement of Rail transportation and logistics service categories, including sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier management in the Americas Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred