UniUni
Base pay range
$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Who Are We? UniUni is a Canadian last-mile e-commerce logistics company that is one of the fastest growing companies in Canada. As a platform that seamlessly integrates advanced technology with efficient delivery solutions, UniUni enables businesses to provide a superior online shopping experience, ensuring unparalleled efficiency and customer satisfaction. Catering to a diverse range of clients—from emerging e-commerce platforms to established online retailers and brands—UniUni offers exceptional service across North America. Recognized as the fourth fastest-growing company in Canada, UniUni continues to set industry standards, offering a robust, customer-centric approach to e-commerce logistics.
What Do We Offer? At UniUni, we offer exciting opportunities to our employees to achieve their career goals. We believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you build a rewarding career. If you are ready to join UniUni's dynamic team, while working hard and having fun doing it, we invite you to apply online and let us know how you can be part of our success story.
Position Overview The Procurement Specialist will be a key player in managing and optimizing relationships with vendors, particularly focusing on securing backhaul loads to improve network efficiency and reduce empty miles. This role requires strong negotiation skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to develop and execute cost-effective procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have established connections within the logistics and transportation industry, with experience managing contracts, optimizing routes, and enhancing vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring the best rates and services for backhaul loads and local couriers
Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor performance meets company expectations
Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed cost analyses to identify areas for cost savings and improve profitability through more efficient procurement strategies
Monitor market trends and pricing opportunities to reduce costs
Logistics Planning: Assist in planning and coordinating logistics operations to maximize load efficiency and reduce empty miles
Collaboration: Work closely with logistics teams to optimize backhaul processes and improve overall transportation efficiency
Contract Management: Oversee contract management, ensuring contracts with vendors are favorable and comply with company standards
Vendor Agreements: Collaborate with a carrier relations specialist to manage vendor contracts, ensuring favorable terms, renewals, and compliance
Risk Management: Identify potential risks in procurement and backhaul operations and develop strategies to mitigate these risks
Vendor Performance: Monitor vendor performance and manage issues or disputes that arise during the contract lifecycle
Performance Reporting: Generate reports on logistics performance, including backhaul efficiency, cost analysis, and vendor performance; present findings to key stakeholders and provide recommendations for improvement
Qualifications
Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on logistics and backhaul operations
Established network and active connections with carriers in the transportation or logistics industry
Skills & Competencies: Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing favorable terms with vendors
Analytical thinker with the ability to develop cost-effective procurement strategies
Financial analysis: Experience completing financial reports, pricing proposals, and cost-benefit analysis
Contract Management: Experience managing contracts, including negotiating terms, managing disputes, and ensuring vendors meet contractual obligations
Cross-Department Collaboration: Experience working with other teams to drive procurement strategies and improve efficiency
Communication: Ability to articulate the value of strategic sourcing to internal stakeholders
Technology Proficiency: Experience with procurement and logistics software, including vendor management systems, financial tools, and data reporting platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in transportation and logistics, particularly backhaul and route optimization
Familiarity with contract management tools that facilitate vendor performance tracking
Strong presentation and reporting skills, with experience generating performance reviews for senior management
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Note: Pay range shown above is provided by UniUni and may be adjusted based on skills and experience. Final pay will be discussed with your recruiter.
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$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Who Are We? UniUni is a Canadian last-mile e-commerce logistics company that is one of the fastest growing companies in Canada. As a platform that seamlessly integrates advanced technology with efficient delivery solutions, UniUni enables businesses to provide a superior online shopping experience, ensuring unparalleled efficiency and customer satisfaction. Catering to a diverse range of clients—from emerging e-commerce platforms to established online retailers and brands—UniUni offers exceptional service across North America. Recognized as the fourth fastest-growing company in Canada, UniUni continues to set industry standards, offering a robust, customer-centric approach to e-commerce logistics.
What Do We Offer? At UniUni, we offer exciting opportunities to our employees to achieve their career goals. We believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you build a rewarding career. If you are ready to join UniUni's dynamic team, while working hard and having fun doing it, we invite you to apply online and let us know how you can be part of our success story.
Position Overview The Procurement Specialist will be a key player in managing and optimizing relationships with vendors, particularly focusing on securing backhaul loads to improve network efficiency and reduce empty miles. This role requires strong negotiation skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to develop and execute cost-effective procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have established connections within the logistics and transportation industry, with experience managing contracts, optimizing routes, and enhancing vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring the best rates and services for backhaul loads and local couriers
Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor performance meets company expectations
Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed cost analyses to identify areas for cost savings and improve profitability through more efficient procurement strategies
Monitor market trends and pricing opportunities to reduce costs
Logistics Planning: Assist in planning and coordinating logistics operations to maximize load efficiency and reduce empty miles
Collaboration: Work closely with logistics teams to optimize backhaul processes and improve overall transportation efficiency
Contract Management: Oversee contract management, ensuring contracts with vendors are favorable and comply with company standards
Vendor Agreements: Collaborate with a carrier relations specialist to manage vendor contracts, ensuring favorable terms, renewals, and compliance
Risk Management: Identify potential risks in procurement and backhaul operations and develop strategies to mitigate these risks
Vendor Performance: Monitor vendor performance and manage issues or disputes that arise during the contract lifecycle
Performance Reporting: Generate reports on logistics performance, including backhaul efficiency, cost analysis, and vendor performance; present findings to key stakeholders and provide recommendations for improvement
Qualifications
Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on logistics and backhaul operations
Established network and active connections with carriers in the transportation or logistics industry
Skills & Competencies: Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing favorable terms with vendors
Analytical thinker with the ability to develop cost-effective procurement strategies
Financial analysis: Experience completing financial reports, pricing proposals, and cost-benefit analysis
Contract Management: Experience managing contracts, including negotiating terms, managing disputes, and ensuring vendors meet contractual obligations
Cross-Department Collaboration: Experience working with other teams to drive procurement strategies and improve efficiency
Communication: Ability to articulate the value of strategic sourcing to internal stakeholders
Technology Proficiency: Experience with procurement and logistics software, including vendor management systems, financial tools, and data reporting platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in transportation and logistics, particularly backhaul and route optimization
Familiarity with contract management tools that facilitate vendor performance tracking
Strong presentation and reporting skills, with experience generating performance reviews for senior management
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Note: Pay range shown above is provided by UniUni and may be adjusted based on skills and experience. Final pay will be discussed with your recruiter.
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