Procurement Category Manager

CEVA Logistics; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics provider is seeking a Procurement Manager responsible for managing procurement tasks in high-volume areas. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement and operational roles, strong negotiation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role includes evaluating sourcing programs and driving cost savings through best practices. Competitive benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and employee discounts. Travel requirements are minimal, at up to 10%.

Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health insurance

Employee discounts on various brands

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operational and procurement experience.
• Knowledge of high value negotiation and sourcing processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing and source new national, regional, and local sourcing programs to cut costs.
• Negotiate best-in-class pricing with vendors.
• Perform audits on large dollar maintenance expenditures.
• Drive cost savings through operational control and best practices.

Skills

Strong financial understanding

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related

Job description

YOUR ROLE

Responsible for managing the procurement aspects of two high volume, high spend areas in the NA cluster: Warehouse consumables and IT. Warehouse consumables activities include sourcing, purchasing, leasing, rental, maintenance and disposal. IT responsibilities include working closely with the IT Department to source and execute IT hardware, software, maintenance and telecom purchases. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Evaluate existing and source new national, regional and local sourcing programs to cut cost, reduce downtime and improve service levels.
• Negotiate a best-in-class pricing.
• Perform audit and negotiating function on large dollar maintenance expenditures.
• Create effective monthly MPG management reporting.
• Source, negotiate and manage tire national account programs.
• Maximize gains on the disposal of company assets by increasing the market size of potential buyers and by negotiating favorable pricing.
• Enhance the asset management function through effective utilization monitoring and timely repositioning and disposal of surplus assets.
• Support the BD and ZDS teams in efforts to secure new business or maintain existing accounts.
• Establish key strategic relationships to leverage scale and provide competitive cost and service advantages.
• Drive cost savings through operational control, best practices and asset utilization.
• Ensure internal control and compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures (i.e., I-Procurement, AFE’s, AP audits and monitoring of authorization requests and supplier selection).
• May initiate contract changes when required.
• Serves as the point of contact for both internal customers and vendors.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of operational and procurement experience.
• Knowledge of high value negotiation and sourcing processes and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering or related, preferred.

Skills

• Strong financial understanding and fundamental knowledge of accounting and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Analytical, problem solver, self-starter, good communicator, leader, strong negotiation skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in demanding environments with tight deadlines.
• Capable of communicating and relating to all levels of the organization verbally and in written form.

Travel: Up to 10% as needed for site visits.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.