Global Transportation Sourcing Leader

Gexpro Services; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gexpro Services is seeking a Vertical Sourcing Leader – Transportation to develop and execute the commodity strategy for Transportation globally, focusing on hardware, machined and fabricated components, and related categories.

You will collaborate with Sourcing Management, Commodity Leaders, and suppliers worldwide to drive revenue growth, profitability, risk mitigation, and supplier development while leading cross-functional initiatives across DSG Business Units.

Qualifications

• Efficient use of a PC, including superior skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to effectively communicate via email, telephone and web-based presentations.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to partner with local leadership, sourcing specialists, and commercial leaders to effectively execute commodity strategy.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience negotiating Supplier Agreements and implementing/maintaining contract costs.
• Minimum 5 Years of Experience in Sourcing / Supply Chain / or Procurement field
• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University or equivalent work experience
• Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute the Commodity Strategy for the Transportation vertical.
• Drive sourcing initiatives including cost reduction via best cost country (BCC) and vendor rationalization.
• Build mutually beneficial supplier relationships through negotiations and long-term agreements.
• Identify strategies to improve trade working capital and cash flow via inventory optimization and extended payment terms.
• Collaborate with DSG Business Units and Acquisitions to leverage total spend and supplier relationships.
• Support ITO Leader and ITO Sourcing on New Program Implementation and supplier selection.
• Partner with Technical Sales Engineers to reduce product cost through redesign or alternate sourcing.
• Work with purchasing to resolve fulfillment, cost or quality escalations.
• Manage complex supplier contracts and strategic relationships.
• Analyze market conditions and cost drivers to inform procurement decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Gexpro Services is seeking a Vertical Sourcing Leader – Transportation to develop and execute the commodity strategy for Transportation globally, focusing on hardware, machined and fabricated components, and related categories.

You will collaborate with Sourcing Management, Commodity Leaders, and suppliers worldwide to drive revenue growth, profitability, risk mitigation, and supplier development while leading cross-functional initiatives across DSG Business Units.