Senior Director, Procurement - Logistics

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

February 14, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

This is an Individual Contributor Role

We empower our employees to challenge the status quo, make bold recommendations, experiment, and adapt, so we can grow together and make a great business even better. This position is responsible for the development and execution of category strategies, strategic sourcing process, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship activities involving the sourcing of facilities related products and services. You’ll be accountable for value creation budget, project management, supply risk management, policy recommendations, and medium-term planning working with the My Workplace team. We’re looking for an individual that has keen negotiating skills and an ability to drive results that effect the bottom line.  

 

What You’ll Do for Us  

 

•  Management of supplier relationships and contracting across multiple regions, acting as subject matter expert for Logistics and Transportation contracts which includes knowledge of market capabilities, economic cost drivers, supplier financials and market competition.  

• Negotiate, implement, and manage long-term strategic contracts to ensure optimum costs and reliable services and develop a pipeline of qualified potential suppliers capable of meeting the current and future business requirements of the business.   

• Develop and implement procurement processes inclusive of short- and long-term category strategy development and execution of market RFPs.  

• Develop, prioritize and manage cost savings through productivity and continuous improvement initiatives within area of responsibility.  

• Benchmark supply alternatives to competitively position best cost solutions and develop make vs buy models.  

• Ensure all Logistics relationships are governed by contracts that align with corporate mandates and support key business requirements while ensuring required service level at the lowest total cost. Assess supplier and platform risks and develop appropriate contingency plans.  

• Develop relationships and support the integration of new emerging brands to ensure integration into the Logistics network, specifically focusing on LATAM business 

• Build consensus and drive alignment amongst key stakeholders in support of procurement initiatives and programs (sourcing, implementation, compliance)  

• Establish the necessary routines with suppliers to manage performance, capacity, pricing and other performance criteria in support of the business.  Develop supplier relationships at highest management levels in order to leverage the relationship when necessary to resolve issues.  

Qualifications & Requirements  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or another related field.  

• 10+ years of Logistics and/or procurement experience

• Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvements from action plans derived from robust data analysis  

• Demonstrated understanding of Global Transportation and market forces.  

• Demonstrated ability to model various business scenarios and analyze resulting costs, impacts, risks, and benefits to inform and recommend business solutions.  

• Ability to read, interpret, and suggest improvements to contracts a