Procurement Manager – Global Logistics and Transportation

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contracting, negotiations, and supplier relationships across international logistics modes, including ocean freight, container drayage, customs compliance, origin management, and consolidation
• Lead sourcing events and complex procurement initiatives that deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, improve productivity, and enhance service levels
• Support execution of category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with business priorities
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop sourcing strategies, assess market conditions, and monitor supplier performance
• Identify and manage financial, operational, and reputational risks within the supply base; develop contingency plans and ensure compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements
• Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and ethical standards to ensure responsible sourcing practices
• Partner with the Procurement Director to develop and execute semi-annual category business plans aligned with company objectives
• Engage cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, influence outcomes, and ensure successful implementation of sourcing initiatives
• Track milestones, manage competing priorities, and ensure timely delivery of sourcing projects
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to sourcing team members
• Collaborate with FP&A and Treasury to manage expenses and track financial performance

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, with a strong emphasis on international logistics
• Proven success managing complex sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships across global networks
• Demonstrated understanding of global trade flows, Incoterms, capacity dynamics, and logistics cost drivers
• Experience in Global Transportation And Logistics Procurement, Including Origin management and vendor coordination
• Ocean freight (FCL/LCL) sourcing and carrier management
• Port operations and container drayage
• Customs brokerage and clearance processes
• Domestic warehousing, cross-dock, and distribution services
• Data & Analytics Proficiency in data-driven decision-making; experience with procurement or transportation systems
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools (predictive analytics, automation, generative AI)
• Project & Program Management Ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously, manage timelines, and deliver results in a fast-paced, global environment
• Leadership & Agility Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through change; able to make informed decisions with incomplete information
• Collaboration & Influence Strong cross-functional partnership skills; ability to align stakeholders, influence decisions, and deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions
• Organization & Execution Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Communication Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Pay

USD $81,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.