US Manager Transportation & Procurement

CMA CGM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics seeks a Procurement Manager to serve as the main contact for US procurement activities, reporting to the Regional Procurement Director. The role emphasizes project leadership, analytical insight, and cross-functional coordination to drive initiatives that improve performance, efficiency, and growth within Ground and Rail.

Responsibilities include translating priorities into actionable plans, leading transformation projects, building and tracking plans, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant procurement or projectLeadership experience.

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.
• Conduct research, analysis, and business case development to evaluate opportunities and improvements.
• Facilitate alignment across operations, commercial, finance, HR, and other functions for coordinated execution.
• Support change management activities including communication planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare polished presentations, dashboards, and briefing materials for internal and customer discussions.
• Identify process gaps and support standardization of improved working methods.
• Serve as a central coordination point for the Regional VP, signaling barriers, risks, and priorities.

Skills

Project leadership

Analytical insight

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Houston Tx_USA

CEVALogistics

Ground and Rail Logistics

Permanent contract

Full Time

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job.It’s a journey on which you rise.

Pay Range: $103,724-$129,655

YOUR ROLE

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).
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