Ground & Rail Procurement Manager

YOUR ROLE

• In this role, you will work closely with suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• You will also be responsible for managing budgets and ensuring all purchases are within company guidelines.
• Attention to detail is critical to success in this role, as is the ability to analyze data to make informed purchasing decisions
• WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
• Coordinating purchasing activities for transportation services, such as freight and shipment services, vehicles, fuel products, and maintenance and repair services
• Ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of transportation-related goods and services, while maintaining quality standards of products and services.
• Analyzing market trends, supplier performance, and transportation costs to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
• Developing and managing relationships with vendors and suppliers, monitoring their financial stability, quality of products and services, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management, clients, and regulatory agencies, to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with requirements.
• Leading and supervising a team of purchasing and logistics professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer service.
• Conducting regular audits of purchasing processes and transactions, applying best practices and compliance standards, and ensuring adherence to ethical and legal guidelines.

• WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
• Having at least 5 years of experience in customs, domestics trucking and cross border trucking for 3Pls
• Having experience working with transportation providers, such as freight brokers, carriers, and trucking companies.