Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist

Amrize; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESPP

Medical insurance

Well-being programs

HSA/FSA

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Dress for day

Job summary

Amrize in Chicago seeks a Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist to lead transportation sourcing across the US Cement network, developing strategic carrier partnerships and negotiating cost-saving contracts. The role requires strong experience in freight procurement and carrier management, including RFQs.

You will work with Operations, Dispatch, Logistics, and leadership to optimize capacity, improve service, and ensure safe, compliant procurement practices.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in transportation procurement or related supply chain functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft skills; working knowledge in SAP.
• Adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Expand and onboard strategic carrier partners to improve capacity and competition.
• Lead carrier RFQs, negotiate rates, and manage contracts.
• Coordinate with Operations, Dispatch and sales to align transportation solutions.
• Improve carrier performance and on-time delivery through SRM and metrics.
• Analyze freight spend, market trends and network opportunities for cost savings.
• Support enterprise transportation procurement initiatives with a focus on safety.

Skills

Microsoft skills

Education

Field of Study: Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re seeking a Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist | Req ID: 17404 | Location: Chicago Office IL

About The Role

Under the leadership of the Director, Logistics Procurement, the Senior Procurement Logistics Specialist will support transportation procurement initiatives across the US Cement network. This role will serve as the primary resource for carrier development, strategic carrier sourcing, and transportation procurement activities while partnering closely with Cement Operations, Dispatch, Logistics, and business leadership.

The successful candidate will lead transportation sourcing events, execute carrier RFQs, negotiate transportation agreements, support carrier onboarding, and identify opportunities to strengthen the carrier network. This role will play a key part in increasing market competition, improving transportation capacity, enhancing service performance, and delivering measurable transportation cost savings across the US Cement business.

The ideal candidate has strong logistics procurement and strategic sourcing experience, along with direct exposure to bulk transportation, particularly pneumatic and end-dump operations. You should understand the carrier market and can support carrier development, execute RFQs, negotiate rates, and manager carrier relationships.

What You'll Accomplish

• Expand and strengthen our carrier network by identifying, qualifying, and onboarding strategic carrier partners that improve capacity and increase market competition.
• Deliver measurable transportation cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, carrier negotiations ,transportation RFQs, and network optimization.
• Establish strong partnerships with Operations, Dispatch, Logistics, and business leadership to proactively align transportation solutions with operational and commercial priorities.
• Improve carrier performance, service reliability, and procurement execution through effective supplier relationship management and performance measurement.
• Leverage freight analytics, market intelligence, and transportation data to identify opportunities that improve network efficiency and reduce total landed cost.
• Support the execution of enterprise transportation procurement initiatives while contributing to a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead carrier development and strategic carrier sourcing initiatives across the US Cement network to increase competition, strengthen capacity, and deliver measurable transportation cost savings.
• Execute transportation procurement activities, including RFQs, carrier sourcing events, benchmarking,and contract negotiations in alignment with enterprise logistics sourcing strategies.
• Identify, qualify, onboard, and develop new carrier partners while maintaining strong relationships with existing strategic carriers to support network growth and operational excellence.
• Partner with Cement Operations, Dispatch, Logistics, Sales, and business leadership to understand transportation requirements and develop sourcing strategies that support operational and commercial objectives.
• Analyze freight spend, market trends, carrier performance, and network opportunities to identify cost savings, improve service levels, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate transportation rates, fuel surcharge programs, service expectations, capacity commitments,and long term transportation agreements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

Additional Education Preferred: Field of Study Preferred: Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field and/or equivalent combination of procurement, logistics and industry experience

Required Work Experience: 4 to 7 years of experience in transportation procurement, strategic sourcing, carrier management, logistics operations, or a related supply chain function.

Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft skills; working knowledge in SAP.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.