Transportation Procurement Manager -P2349-NH2588

USPack is a leading logistics provider custom built for the evolving needs of businesses in today’s same-day delivery world. At USPack our focus every day is to help brands and businesses win in the delivery economy. That’s why we keep our finger on the pulse of the latest trends and developments that impact our business and our customers’ businesses. That’s how we stay ahead. That’s how we help our customers win.  Find out more at: www.gouspack.com  At USPack, we know our people set us apart. And that’s why we do everything we can to invest in them and help them grow every day.We don’t put people in jobs, we work with them to develop long-term career paths that are rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling. We’ve built an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and a sense of belonging. We value input, we demand collaboration, and we recognize performance. We work together, we play together, and we succeed together! Get on the path to a successful career that delivers more!  USPack’s Benefits for Full Time positions include: • 401(K) • Health Insurance • Disability/Life Insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays 
USPack’s Benefits for Part Time positions include: • 401(K) • Paid Sick Time 

The Transportation Procurement Manager is responsible for the procurement of third-party transportation vendors that support all vertical operations. This position requires leadership and maintaining accountability for various related projects and participants.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following duties satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Vendor Pool Management:

• Actively source transportation vendors to meet financial and operational targets.
• Manage vendor database (profiles, rates, size, contacts).
• Pipeline management – active weekly reporting of vendor pipeline recruiting.
• Targeted sourcing – create capacity aligned with existing needs/new business opportunities.
• Develop network of vendors to serve as flex capacity offering back up services when IC drivers are not available. 
• In partnership with the cross functional teams, participate in Quarterly/Annual business reviews with large vendors – service performance, data transfer, growth opportunity, feedback, etc.
• Proactive review of consolidation / profitability opportunities.
• Responsible for the RFP process for outsourced work including but not limited to engaging vendors, negotiating rates and contract terms, submitting bids through the pricing department, and vendor onboarding.
• Consolidate with preferred vendors.
• Create competitive tension in vendor pool for USPack customer deliveries.
• Vendor contract management compliance in accordance with department requirements.
• Manage standards around databasing, rate cards, and process.
• Standardize data exchange with vendor pool.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Vendor Rate Management:

• Standardize rate mechanics.
• Standardize fuel surcharge grids in accordance with USP published FSC. 
• Introduce volume discount programs with vendors reaching specific thresholds.
• Pro-active engagement with vendors on upcoming increase needs.
• Create flowthrough of requests to standard internal review / potential customer discussion (increased rates to support increased costs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Retail Sales Partnership - Same Store Sales:

• Support pro-active sales engagement with existing customer base.
• Vendor open capacity in existing footprints.
• Strong relationships / vendor capacity in markets not serviced with existing customers. 
• Proactive engagement on cost saving opportunities for retail customers (days of service, zone bundling, delivery window review, etc.).
• Support cost modeling of new opportunities. 
• Engagement with vendors as potential sales channel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Logistics/Courier route management experience along with a background in contracting vendors, route scheduling and customer service skills are critical to this position.
• Proficient in analyzing, understanding, and disseminating data throughout the US Pack orga