Procurement & Transportation Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Logistics: Carrier & Provider Management
• Lead business reviews with tier-1 logistics partners; document performance gaps and own action plans to resolution.
• Negotiate freight rates, SLAs, and commercial terms to optimize cost and service balance across domestic and international lanes.
• Maintain a centralized rate repository; proactively benchmark against market conditions and escalate risks as needed.
• Define, track, and report on logistics KPIs including on-time pickup/delivery, transit time compliance, damage rates, and cost-per-unit.
• Build and maintain carrier scorecards; drive continuous improvement conversations with underperforming providers.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure freight invoices are processed accurately and aligned with contracted rates.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate volume, improve routing, or reduce dwell time across the logistics network.
• Procurement: Buying & Supplier Execution
• Execute purchase orders for assigned supplier categories including outsourced goods, MRO, and purchased parts — accurately and on time.
• Monitor open PO status daily; follow up on unconfirmed orders, resolve pricing discrepancies, and ensure ERP data reflects reality.
• Own supplier performance for assigned accounts: set clear expectations, track delivery and responsiveness, and drive accountability when commitments are missed.
• Identify and communicate supply risks early — late shipments, shortages, or supplier reliability issues — before they become operational disruptions.
• Manage inventory parameters including lead times, safety stock, and MOQ settings in SAP to support accurate planning signals.
• Partner with operations, planning, and AP teams on execution issues, invoice resolution, and supply continuity.
• Technology, Process & Continuous Improvement
• Actively identify and implement AI tools, automation, and workflow improvements to reduce manual, repetitive steps across the logistics and procurement lifecycle.
• Challenge the status quo — if a process is being done manually and technology can do it better, own the initiative to change it.
• Maintain high system data quality in SAP; inaccurate records create downstream disruption and are treated as an ownership issue, not a clerical one.
• Contribute to team-wide improvements in how we manage suppliers, track performance, and report to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Expertise. Teamwork. Customer Focus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, international business, or a related field, preferred.
• Experience: 5–8+ years of experience in logistics, freight procurement, buying, or supply chain management with cross-border responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing carrier and 3PL relationships in North America and Asia (particularly China, Southeast Asia).
• Proven track record negotiating ocean, air, and/or ground freight contracts.
• Hands-on experience executing purchase orders and managing supplier performance in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• SAP experience strongly preferred; proficiency in ERP systems required.

Competencies

• Strong analytical ability — comfortable building and managing KPIs, scorecards, and performance dashboards.
• Technology-forward mindset: actively builds and leverages AI agents and automation tools to reduce manual workflow and improve accuracy.
• Exceptional negotiation skills across freight and procurement categories.
• High data integrity standards — treats system accuracy as a personal accountability.
• Effective cross-functional communicator, comfortable working with all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and ownership-oriented — raises issues early, follows through, and closes loops without being asked.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexible to support extended hours when business needs or time zone differences require.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, telehealth, and more from Day 1
• Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career Development & Learning Opportunities
• Team Member Appreciation Events