Strategic Transportation Procurement Lead

CEVA Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health insurance

Gym/retail discounts

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Houston, TX, seeks a US Transportation Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across Ground & Rail networks. You will manage multi-site spend, run end-to-end carrier sourcing for FTL/LTL, negotiate terms, and drive cost optimization with Operations, Commercial, and Finance.

You will develop savings with a data-driven approach, monitor KPIs, and govern supplier contracts while ensuring service quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or transportation procurement.
• Experience at substantial spend scale preferred.
• US ground transportation procurement knowledge and carrier sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transportation sourcing strategies aligned with priorities.
• Lead end-to-end carrier sourcing events for FTL and LTL.
• Negotiate rates, contracts, surcharges, and terms with suppliers.
• Analyze spend, lane pricing, bids, and benchmarks for savings.
• Manage carrier relationships, KPIs, and performance reviews.
• Oversee contract governance, renewal planning, and rate accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and sites.
• Define and validate negotiated savings with Finance.
• Standardize procurement practices and drive cross-site adoption.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cost optimization

Analytical skills

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Houston, TX, seeks a US Transportation Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across Ground & Rail networks. You will manage multi-site spend, run end-to-end carrier sourcing for FTL/LTL, negotiate terms, and drive cost optimization with Operations, Commercial, and Finance.

You will develop savings with a data-driven approach, monitor KPIs, and govern supplier contracts while ensuring service quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment.