US Procurement & Transformation Manager

American President Lines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Houston, TX is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead US procurement activities, reporting to the Regional Procurement Director. You will turn product priorities into clear, measurable results and drive cross-functional coordination.

The role requires 5–8+ years in PMO or transformation, strong analytical skills, and ability to present executive-ready materials. Expect growth, a global team, and a dynamic work environment within a top logistics provider.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5–8+ years in project management, transformation, consulting, PMO, or strategy execution.
• Proven track record supporting or leading large-scale transformation or change initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insights and clear recommendations.
• Exceptional project management discipline with the ability to structure complex work and drive outcomes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable preparing executive-ready materials.
• Ability to influence without authority and build strong working relationships across teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.

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 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.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Excel

PowerPoint

PM tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Transformation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PM tools

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Houston, TX is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead US procurement activities, reporting to the Regional Procurement Director. You will turn product priorities into clear, measurable results and drive cross-functional coordination.

The role requires 5–8+ years in PMO or transformation, strong analytical skills, and ability to present executive-ready materials. Expect growth, a global team, and a dynamic work environment within a top logistics provider.