Procurement Manager Middle/Last Mile, Trucking

Procurement Manager Middle/Last Mile, Trucking page is loaded Procurement Manager Middle/Last Mile, Trucking Apply locations US - Charlotte time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R91853 The Procurement Manager- Middle/Last Mile, Trucking will coordinate efforts to secure capacity at competitive rates to enable profitable growth in the US market. He/she will develop a category strategy to achieve cost leadership and best-in-class service levels by collaborating with other Procurement managers (Category Leads) as well Product (Solutions Design/Pricing), Delivery (Operations). This high impact role will act as change agent (orchestrator) and catalyst for growth. Building a strong operating system to facilitate internal collaboration and developing a strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program for Middle/Last Mile Trucking will be critical success factors Key Responsibilities Coordinate procurement efforts with category managers (Truck, Rail, Etc.) Support Product in developing competitive supply chain solutions Develop and maintain a category strategy to enable exponential, profitable growth Develop a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program to ensure access to capacity at best-of-market rates Provide spend visibility and market intelligence to drive our procurement efforts and go-to-market strategy Coordinate Request for Quotation (RFQ) events in conjunction with other category managers and the Strategic Sourcing team in Center Build sophisticated Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to benchmark solutions and suppliers across different modes of transport Help build strategic supplier relations and loyalty Collaborate with Delivery (Operations) and Maersk Brokerage to ensure service delivery and customer satisfaction Other projects as directed by senior leadership Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor Degree with graduate studies (preferred) At least 5 years of experience in transportation or supply chain Prior experience in procurement or vendor management is a plus Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to collaborate and drive business outcomes in a matrix organization Strategic mindset and data savvy Customer centricity Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.  Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company. Pay Transparency Notice: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf #LI-GS4 About Us A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr