Sr. Associate Ground Transportation Procurement

Newell Brands; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Sr Associate – Transportation Procurement to support freight procurement across Canada and North America. You will partner with Category Managers, run RFx events, analyze data, and help drive cost and service improvements in truckload, intermodal, LTL, and related modes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of logistics experience, with strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain.
• Experience in logistics, with familiarity of the Canadian freight market a plus.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage Canada freight procurement contact and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct RFx events to balance service, capacity and cost.
• Provide analytical support to category managers with data analysis and reporting.
• Support U.S. and Mexico freight spend in coordination with managers.
• Oversee low volume carrier program (Thunderdome) including onboarding and rate maintenance.
• Drive RFx processes and cost savings across divisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Time management

Travel readiness

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

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Job Type: Full-Time

Location Type: Hybrid

Primary Location:

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Job ID:18690

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Sr Associate – Transportation Procurement

Role Summary

The Sr Associate – Transportation Procurement supports the effective procurement and management of Truckload, Intermodal, LTL, Flatbed, Bulk, and Reefer services, striving to purchase at the optimal overall cost consistent with desired delivery and service levels. This role provides direct support to two Category Managers — one covering LTL/Flatbed and one covering Truckload/Intermodal/Bulk/Reefer — and serves as the primary point of contact for freight spend in Canada, with additional support responsibilities across the United States and Mexico.

Specific Responsibilities:

Category Manager Support & Canada Freight Ownership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight procurement in Canada, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders and carriers on day-to-day issues and escalations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight procurement in Canada, conducting RFx events as needed to balance service, capacity and cost
• Provide dedicated analytical and tactical support to the LTL/Flatbed Category Manager and the Truckload/Intermodal/Bulk/Reefer Category Manager, including data analysis, reporting, and execution of category initiatives
• Support U.S. and Mexico freight spend and carrier relationships as needed, in coordination with the Category Managers
• Manage relationships with existing carriers in the Newell network, providing support and resolution on service issues to stakeholders across the organization globally

Low Volume Program (Thunderdome)

• Own end-to-end management of the low volume carrier program (Thunderdome), including carrier onboarding, rate maintenance, performance tracking, and issue resolution
• Monitor Thunderdome carrier performance and cost against targets, escalating gaps and recommending adjustments to the Category Managers
• Support the carrier vetting process, including evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance criteria for prospective carriers
• Coordinate new carrier onboarding steps in partnership with the Category Managers and internal stakeholders
• Support execution of the mini-bid process for spot and incremental lane coverage, including compiling bid results, cost comparisons, and recommendations

Sourcing & Procurement Execution

• Understand and drive purchasing measures including productivity and payment terms targets
• Negotiate with carriers for best total cost
• Share accountability for cost and productivity targets across all Divisions
• Manage and execute appropriate RFI, RFP, RFQ, and other formal supplier evaluation processes
• Utilize Sourcing and RFx tools to drive competitive bids and cost savings
• Prioritize timelines and needs of multiple projects simultaneously, driving committed project dates to completion
• Work effectively with Newell Brands stakeholders to meet business KPIs
• Emulate and drive Newell Brands' Procurement culture and vision for integrity, attitude, leadership, teamwork, and results

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
• 1–3 years of applicable experience including Sourcing and Supply Chain
• Previous experience in Logistics; familiarity with the Canadian freight market is a plus
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and project leadership skills
• Effectively prioritizes multiple demands and heavy workload
• Proven track record of results in a fast-changing environment — execution oriented
• Approximately 10% travel required
• Advanced Excel experience and skills

Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.