Sourcing Analyst
Safeway · Phoenix, AZ · 5 days ago
PurchasingFull-time
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze the transportation cost per lane by commodity and find cost savings opportunities for the Company
- Lead negotiations with vendor partners to find win-win solutions
- Responsible for understanding the freight market and negotiating rates with product suppliers
- Work as a team player with internal staff and external customers to accomplish least cost/on-time delivery service
- Communicate with buyers, vendors, and warehouse personnel on strategic changes and problem resolution
- Strategic understanding of the company’s truckload, LTL, and intermodal programs, which include both dry and perishable commodities
- Working knowledge of freight tendering and load tracking
- Working knowledge of freight claim liability and resolution
- Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
- Special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Business-related field preferred
- 3 plus years transportation operations experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Power BI, Sharepoint, and Outlook
- Proven customer service skills
- Excellent analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
- Strong working knowledge of business analysis and implementation
Qualifications
We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)
Pay
Competitive wages paid weekly
Schedule
Based in Phoenix, AZ or Boise, ID