Strategic Procurement Specialist, Transportation (Hybrid)

IPEX by Aliaxis; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Strategic Procurement Specialist in Transportation, where you will play a critical role in optimizing the North American transportation network. This exciting position involves analyzing data, negotiating agreements, and managing sourcing activities to enhance operational excellence. With a focus on strategic thinking and negotiation skills, you will lead RFP processes and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation or logistics, along with proficiency in Excel and experience managing multiple shipping locations. If you're passionate about making a difference in the supply chain, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in transportation or logistics.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFP/RFQ processes and manage carrier performance.
• Implement routing changes and address logistics requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Transportation experience

Logistics experience

Supplier management

Excel proficiency

Presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

CITT, PLog, or SCMP certification

Tools

Excel

SAP

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Strategic Procurement Specialist, Transportation (Hybrid)

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Overview

IPEX is a leading North American provider of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We seek passionate professionals, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs to join our team.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, Transportation, the individual will evaluate the North American transportation network to identify efficiencies that reduce costs and enhance operational excellence. The role involves analyzing large data sets, interacting with stakeholders, negotiating agreements, and managing sourcing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RFP/RFQ processes, including contracting, implementation, and compliance
• Research and implement process improvements
• Vetting of new carriers
• Manage monthly spend and savings reporting
• Reduce non-core freight vendors through analysis
• Address logistics requirements as they arise
• Implement routing changes with operational support
• Carrier scorecard management
• Support QBRs with qualitative and quantitative data
• Manage carrier performance (on-time shipping, claims, AR)
• Oversee Carrier Safety Program performance
• Claims monitoring
• Update relevant systems (rate tariffs, certificates, operating authorities)
• Handle rate disputes and AP issues
• Lead carrier contract negotiations as needed

Minimum Requirements

Education & Certificates

• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Progress towards or completion of CITT, PLog, or SCMP

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strategic thinking and negotiation skills
• 3-5 years in transportation or logistics
• Experience in presenting ideas to management
• Proficiency in Excel, Pivot Tables, Charts, Macros
• Experience managing multiple shipping locations in North America
• Supplier management experience (preferred)
• Experience with SAP (preferred)
• TMS experience (preferred)

Additional Information

IPEX is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Requests for accommodations can be made to HR at [e-mail].

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Wholesale Building Materials

Location: Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada | Salary: $56,600 - $72,200