Procurement Manager – Global Logistics, Transportation

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead complex international sourcing initiatives and oversee end-to-end contracting and supplier relationships across global logistics. You will collaborate with business leaders to shape sourcing strategies and assess market conditions while managing regulatory and ethical standards.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Understanding of global trade flows, Incoterms, capacity dynamics and cost drivers.
• Experience in global transportation and logistics procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex international sourcing initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end contracting, negotiations, and supplier relationships across international logistics modes.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop sourcing strategies and assess market conditions.
• Identify and manage financial, operational, and reputational risks within the supply base.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and ethical standards to ensure responsible sourcing practices.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to sourcing team members.

Skills

Experience in procurement

Data-driven decision-making

AI-enabled tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, or related

Tools

Predictive analytics

Automation

Generative AI

Global logistics software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead complex international sourcing initiatives
• Manage end-to-end contracting, negotiations, and supplier relationships across international logistics modes
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop sourcing strategies and assess market conditions
• Identify and manage financial, operational, and reputational risks within the supply base
• Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and ethical standards to ensure responsible sourcing practices
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to sourcing team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of global trade flows, Incoterms, capacity dynamics, and logistics cost drivers
• Experience in global transportation and logistics procurement
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools (predictive analytics, automation, generative AI) preferred