Title:  Global Procurement Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Global Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and executing procurement activities that support 3PL operations, including warehousing supplies, material handling equipment, packaging, technology services, and indirect spend. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing, supplier performance, contract compliance, and uninterrupted service delivery to internal operations and customers.

The Global Procurement Manager partners closely with operations, transportation, finance, and customer teams to align sourcing strategies with service levels, customer requirements, and growth objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for warehouse supplies, equipment, packaging, and indirect categories.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, negotiations, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure service, quality, pricing, and performance expectations are met.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, including SLAs, pricing structures, renewal terms, and risk mitigation clauses.
• Monitor supplier KPIs such as on-time delivery, capacity availability, cost performance, and compliance.

Operational Support

• Partner with operations leaders to forecast demand and ensure timely availability of goods and services.
• Support Solutions Engineering and Operations Excellence teams with new customer bid opportunities and new client start up activities. 
• Resolve supply disruptions and escalations impacting operations or customer commitments.

Financial & Cost Control

• Work with site General Managers to ensure purchasing activities align with financial targets.
• Track spend, analyze cost drivers, and report savings, cost avoidance, and variance analysis.
• Work closely with Finance and Accounting to ensure purchasing activities aligns with financial targets and goals as well as help with invoice dispute resolution.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Establish and improve procurement processes, policies, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Leverage procurement systems and analytics tools to drive visibility and efficiency.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and guide buyers or procurement analysts, if applicable.
• Serve as a procurement subject matter expert for cross functional initiatives.
• Support ESG, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing initiatives as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience in the field
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Leads and directs the work of others
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Typically reports to a head of a unit/department
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and cost optimization
• Supplier relationship management
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Contract negotiation and risk management
• Operational agility in fast-paced environments

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