Manager, NA Freight & Logistics Procurement

McCain Foods; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, etc)

Retirement savings benefits

Leave & wellbeing programs

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is seeking a North America Freight & Logistics Procurement Manager to source and manage a portion of the $340M NA freight, storage, and logistics spend.

You will develop category strategies, lead sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost-effective solutions. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to drive savings, sustainability, cash improvement, and supply assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in procurement and strategic sourcing; freight and logistics.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cost and value-driven category strategies for freight, storage, and logistics spend areas.
• Lead sourcing events including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver innovation, cost savings, and service improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs to ensure consistent delivery and service levels.
• Support the Sustainable Cost Advantage Program through strategic sourcing and value creation.
• Conduct supplier research and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and trends.
• Analyze and recommend sourcing solutions and supplier award decisions aligned with needs.
• Manage category financial planning, budgeting, and PPV performance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls and ethics.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to support cost savings and resilience.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

MS Office

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Transportation Management Systems

Freight procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Transportation Management Systems

Freight procurement software

Job description

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

• Position Title: Manager, NA Freight & Logistics Procurement
• Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
• Grade: Grade 06
• Requisition ID: 43294
• Job Family: Procurement
• Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace
• Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

About The Role

The North America Freight & Logistics Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing and managing a portion of McCain's $340M North American freight, storage, and logistics spend. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies, lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and deliver reliable, cost-effective logistics solutions across the North American business. In addition to logistics categories, the role may support sourcing initiatives across facilities & real estate, GARP, and business services, helping drive sustainable cost advantages, mitigate risk, and enable operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute cost and value-driven category strategies for freight, storage, and logistics spend areas.
• Lead sourcing events including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver innovation, cost savings, and service improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance through defined KPIs to ensure consistent delivery and service levels.
• Support the Sustainable Cost Advantage Program through strategic sourcing and value creation initiatives.
• Conduct supplier research and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging logistics trends.
• Analyze and recommend sourcing solutions and supplier award decisions that align with operational requirements and business priorities.
• Manage category financial planning, budgeting, and purchase price variance (PPV) performance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls, policies, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to support cost savings, sustainability, cash improvement, and supply assurance initiatives.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Freight and logistics procurement experience.
• Supply chain operations experience.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or freight procurement software.
• Experience in the food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills.

About The Team

The North American Procurement team partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to deliver strategic sourcing solutions that support McCain's operational excellence and growth objectives. The team focuses on building strong supplier partnerships, driving sustainable cost advantages, and enabling resilient supply chains that support McCain's commitment to delivering high-quality products across North America. This is a hybrid role based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Leadership principles

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain Experience

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location.

Compensation Package

• $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility
• The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits

• health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• retirement savings benefits
• leave support including medical, family and bereavement
• Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources
• Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role.
• Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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