Administrator - Vehicle Logistics Procurement

Glovis America, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and AD&D; Short-Term & Long-Term-

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401(k) with Matching

Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Auto Allowance

Wellness Program

Gym Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Quarterly Lunches

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. is seeking an Administrator, Procurement to execute day-to-day procurement operations supporting FV Transportation and other departments in Irvine, CA.

You will manage vendor contracts, negotiate terms, review rates, and provide market insights to drive cost efficiencies and compliance. The role requires an Associates degree and about 4 years of experience in supplier management, logistics or project management, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• 4 years of direct experience in Supplier Management, Logistics, Projects Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier contracts and oversee procurement activities.
• Review vendor rates, market studies, and supplier scorecards.
• Oversee procurement categories to ensure continuity of supply.
• Validate existing supplier contracts and ensure feasibility with stakeholders.
• Provide market insights and cost-savings opportunities.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support compliance and regulatory reporting to senior management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Accounting knowledge

Ownership & accountability

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Travel flexibility

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

Education

Associate degree

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Administrator, Procurement will be responsible for executing the day-to-day Procurement operations supporting the FV transportation and all other business departments at GLOVIS America, Inc. Position is responsible for managing all vendor contracts to include negotiation, implementation, purchasing of goods and services for the organization. Duties include but are not limited to; participating in the review of vendor rates, market studies, and support supplier relationships for the best procurement/ business practices.

Compensation

$68,143 - $74,338 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Responsibilities

Supplier Management and general oversight to FV Transportation procurement with external supply chain and its processes:

• Build and nurture relationships with existing and potential suppliers, as well as internal business stakeholders;
• Proactive management of overall supplier performance and fidelity of supplier scorecards;
• Oversee categories of procurement activities to maintain continuity of supply for current and future business needs;
• Review and validate existing supplier contracts, ensure on-going and future feasibility with internal stakeholders
• Provide market study insights and trends for related business and for required/potential outsourced categories of spend.
• Initiate improvement procurement processes to drive efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs.
• Participate in cost efficiencies and cost optimization projects, monitor vendor evaluations.
• Support achieving compliance requirements and prepare regulatory reports and updates to senior management.

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity and a strong investigative mindset with the ability to look beyond symptoms, uncover underlying issues, and drive sustainable corrective actions
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, internal controls, risk management, and business operations
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to independently identify risks, challenge assumptions, determine root causes, and develop practical solutions
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and self-motivation with the ability to work independently in ambiguous and rapidly changing business environments
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and proactive identification of control, compliance, and operational enhancement opportunities
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, professional skepticism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work products
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, perform under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining work quality
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently across subsidiary locations within the Americas region
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent qualifications preferred

Education & Experience

• Associates Required
• 4 years of direct experience in Supplier Management, Logistics, Projects Management Required

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
• Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Sit for 5+ hours per day
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CAoffice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.