Manager Sourcing & Supply Management

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Job Description :

• SUMMARY
• The Senior Transportation Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing/refining the procurement strategy for a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients along with managing a small procurement team. This position will work hand-in-hand with strong mentors, talented local operations teams, and supply chain engineers to design, implement, and maintain best in class transportation solutions. Directly engage with supply chain leaders at diverse customer base and within many of the nation's leading transportation service providers. Develop and maintain a network of service providers and be responsible to foster the relationship while engaging them on the best opportunities for our mutual success

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• •Serves as the liaison between the carrier and the customer. This includes in depth discussions with executive level leadership, understanding what both the carrier and customer needs are in order to align the relationships, acting on behalf of the carrier and/or customer when presenting and educating what the benefits are of building the business relationship
• •External client facing interaction and presentations to promote strategic procurement vision for client carrier portfolio RFP creation and responsibility for analysis, strategic carrier selection, presentation, and route guide preparation
• •Carrier analysis, price, and service negotiations
• •Interaction with internal business and support service teams

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Market research Continuous improvement in all segments of the business
• •Strategic customer initiatives Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree Business, Logistics or related field of study.

EXPERIENCE

• •Seven (7) years or more experience Previous experience conducting presentations and supervising others.
• •One (1) year or more experience Prior experience conducting presentations to both internal & external customers
• •One (1) year or more experience Prior experience in negotiations and building strategic business relationships

SKILLS

• •Ability to handle and analyze large data files and respond with the customer in mind Ability to develop procurement strategy to support alignment with client goals and business requirements
• •Experience leading and presentation to both internal and client executive teams.
• •Ability to lead, present, and engage a large audience for client specific carrier events. Lead panel discussions as well as present State of the Transportation Industry/market intelligence.
• •Demonstrated proficiency to independently communicate strategic plans & presentations both internally and externally
• •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• •Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• •Strong ability to work with others (customer, carriers & Ryder)
• •Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• •Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• •Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• •Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

KNOWLEDGE

• •Knowledge of logistics and the ability to integrate supply chain components; advanced level.
• •Working knowledge of TM capabilities & industry tools; advanced level.
• •Distribution and carrier management knowledge; advanced level.
• •Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc); advanced level.
• •Working knowledge of standard procurement strategies/principles; advanced level.
• •Three (3) years or more experience managing international, drayage, intermodal, and truckload transportation networks
• •Three (3) years or more experience in the (Consumer Packaged Goods) CPG vertical specifically managing beer, wine, and spirits clients

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Job Category

Procurement

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Compensation Information :

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type :

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range :

115000

Maximum Pay Range :

125000

Benefits Information :

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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