Procurement Manager - Ground & Rail

CEVA Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Pet insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Houston seeks a Procurement Manager to lead US procurement initiatives, translating product priorities into actionable plans and structured reporting. You will drive transformation projects, manage milestones, and deliver executive‑level updates to support informed decisions.

The role emphasizes strong analytical capabilities, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence across operations, finance, HR, and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–8+ years in project management, transformation, PMO, or strategy execution.
• Proven track record leading large‑scale transformation or change initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills turning data into insights and clear recommendations.
• Exceptional project management discipline with the ability to structure complex work.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to produce executive‑ready materials.
• Ability to influence without authority and build cross‑functional relationships.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of prioritizing in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Procurement Regional Director to translate priorities into actionable project plans, timelines, and structured reporting.
• Lead and coordinate transformation and improvement projects across Ground and Rail, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Build project plans, track progress, manage risks, and deliver concise, executive‑ready updates for decision making.
• Conduct research, analysis, and business case development to evaluate opportunities and operational enhancements.
• Facilitate alignment across operations, commercial teams, finance, HR, and other functions for coordinated execution.
• Support change management activities including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and adoption tracking.
• Prepare clear, polished presentations, dashboards, and briefing materials for internal and customer discussions.
• Identify process gaps and document improved ways of working across Ground and Rail.
• Serve as a central coordination point for the RVP, ensuring visibility to barriers, risks, and upcoming priorities.

Skills

Project management

Transformation

PMO

Strategy execution

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Influence without authority

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Procurement Manager, serves as main point of contact for US procurement activities, reporting into the Regional Procurement Director, helping turn product priorities into clear, measurable results. This role provides strong project leadership, analytical insight, and cross‑functional coordination to support the execution of key initiatives. The Procurement Manager brings structure, visibility, and disciplined follow‑through to projects that improve performance, customer experience, efficiency, and growth across the Ground and Rail network.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Partner with the Procurement Regional Director to translate priorities into actionable project plans, timelines, and structured reporting.

Lead and coordinate transformation and improvement projects across Ground and Rail, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.

Build project plans, track progress, manage risks, and deliver concise, executive‑ready updates that support informed decision‑making.

Conduct research, analysis, and business case development to evaluate opportunities and operational enhancements.

Facilitate alignment across operations, commercial teams, finance, HR, and other functions to ensure coordinated execution.

Support change management activities including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and adoption tracking.

Prepare clear, polished presentations, dashboards, and briefing materials for internal and customer‑facing discussions.

Identify process gaps and support the standardization and documentation of improved ways of working across Ground and Rail.

Serve as a central coordination point for the RVP, ensuring visibility to barriers, risks, key decisions, and upcoming priorities.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5 to 8+ years of experience in project management, transformation, consulting, PMO, or strategy execution.
• Proven track record supporting or leading large‑scale transformation or change initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insights and clear recommendations.
• Exceptional project management discipline with the ability to structure complex work and drive outcomes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable preparing executive‑ready materials.
• Ability to influence without authority and build strong working relationships across teams.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• A proactive, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented approach.

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.

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.