Logistics done differently.
At XPO Logistics, we believe that providing outstanding support and solutions for our customers drives our success, and we want to put you behind the wheel. As the Procurement Manager, you will oversee all procurement functions, including the implementation and growth of Category Management strategies across various segments of logistics and transportation, formalize supplier relationships to drive reliability, and negotiate large and small scale pricing agreements with immediate impact to the business. You will also collaborate directly with customers, operations managers, and account managers to create procurement solutions that meet service and cost expectations. If you're ready to embrace the challenge of working for a fast-growing global company, we have an opportunity for you to grow with XPO.
Pay, benefits and more.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive program.
What you'll do on a typical day:
Manage a diverse supply base that is able to support all accounts within our organization
Conduct RFI's and RFP's and analyze rates, capability, and experience for determining supplier selections; make decisions while remaining compliant with the overall sourcing strategy
Create, manage, and maintain supplier benchmark pricing in support of new customer opportunities and organizational cost studies
Perform activities related to onboarding new suppliers into the network
Compile and interpret performance metrics for meetings with customers and suppliers; address operational issues as required. Participate in Quarterly and Annual business reviews.
Analyze data to ascertain changes, anomalies, or new opportunities within the network
Ensure departmental records are maintained in accordance with established policies, procedures and audit guidelines
What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you'll need
Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
5 years of combined experience in strategic procurement and logistics/operations
Solid experience with all modes of transportation and logistics
Understanding of and experience with various rate structures.
Strong experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access)
It'd be great if you also have:
Advanced degree in Logistics or a related field
Availability to travel 5-10% of the time
Self-motivated work style; experience working well with minimal direct supervision or in a team environment; comfortable consulting with team members and management as needed
Strong interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working independently under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
Be part of something big.
XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
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