Procurement Manager – U.S. Ground Transportation & Warehousing

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Resources for professional growth

Job summary

Albemarle Netherlands BV in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a Logistics Manager to lead sourcing and negotiation for transportation and warehousing. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and a minimum of 3 years of procurement experience in a multinational environment.

The ideal candidate must possess strong data analytics skills and the ability to engage cross-culturally. The position offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of logistics or procurement experience.
• Experience managing OTR transportation and/or warehousing procurement.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for transportation and warehousing.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve logistics operations.

Skills

Logistics management

Data analytics

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP S4 HANA or other ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities for all transportation modes (Truck and rail) and warehousing.
• Negotiate carrier performance management, QBR, KPIs, accessorial, fuel surcharges, escalation clauses, storage rates, handling fees, value‑added services, Service‑level agreements (SLAs), and performance remedies.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for U.S. domestic truck carriers (flatbed, container, drayage, bulk) and third‑party warehousing providers (contract warehousing, overflow, short‑term storage).
• Negotiate rates, accessorial, fuel surcharges, credit terms, SLAs, and contract terms to balance cost, service, and risk.
• Participate in budgeting, freight cost forecasting, and savings pipeline development for transportation and warehousing categories.
• Lead negotiations and contracts for transportation and warehousing services; track performance for OTR carriers to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable transportation.
• Lead bidding events, evaluate proposals, manage contracts, facilitate legal reviews, and finalize agreements.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews (QBRs/MBRs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with transportation safety, regulatory, and trade requirements.
• Collaborate with carriers, warehouses, and stakeholders to improve logistics operations.
• Conduct research and analysis to support supply‑chain optimization initiatives.
• Maintain all NA transportation and warehousing contracts in the contracting system SAP ARIBA.
• Partner with Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure procurement strategies support operational execution.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Operations to understand shipment forecasts and capacity requirements; translate volume forecasts into sourcing and capacity plans.
• Anticipate peak seasons, network changes, and risk events that could impact carrier availability or cost.
• Work with Legal and Risk teams to ensure contracts meet compliance, insurance, and risk mitigation requirements.
• Support continuity planning by maintaining backup carriers and contingency strategies.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement through data‑driven decisions, network performance analysis, and market intelligence while maintaining service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of logistics or procurement experience in a multinational environment, freight forwarding.
• Experience managing OTR transportation and/or warehousing procurement.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Strong data analytics abilities: SAP S4 HANA or other ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Experience working cross‑culturally with international teams.
• Familiarity with transportation of regulated and non‑regulated goods (ground, rail, ocean, air).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Resources to support professional and personal growth.

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