Logistic Category Manager

The Logistic Category Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and realizing sourcing strategies for various sub-categories and spending areas across multiple transportation modes, including FTL, LTL, Parcel, Rail, and Over-the-Road rates. They will support procurement and fleet strategies to ensure alignment and secure the best prices. Additionally, they will play a significant role in supporting the supply chain, fleet, and transportation teams, enhancing their involvement and adding value.Essential Tasks and Job Duties:Develop strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet the demand for third-party transportation and services, ensuring year-over-year productivity improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Create and implement quarterly and annual RFQs to standardize and reduce transportation rates for all third-party transportation services.Champion and secure an optimal supplier mix to ensure continuous competition and service availability. Achieve transportation cost reductions and improved service across all modes.Support the development of new technology for transportation management, sourcing, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting.Manage supplier relationships and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to end-user satisfaction.lead market analysis and research to identify innovative partners and strategies, conducting tenders and auctions to drive cost savings and process improvements.Purchasing vehicles to expand andor enhance the fleet.Manage Fuel spend and strategically build a plan to reduce cost.oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of each company-owned commercial vehicle and develops a plan to determine whether to rent, sell, reassign, or retire a vehicle to reduce maintenance costs.Researching the best vehicle types and building a fleet based on a company's operations and budget, then supervising their procurement.Sign a strategic agreement for vehicle maintenance to drive cost reduction and standardization.Other duties, as signedThis role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the chemical industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives.QualificationsExperience: 5-7 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a similar role.Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Education: MBA is preferred or Relevant qualifications in procurement and supply, CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) certifications level 3.Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analyzing data and market trends to make informed decisions.Other Information: Domestic andor International Travel up to 30% as needed.Salary Range: $120-135K + bonus

Created: 2025-02-28