Fleet Procurement Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid Role: ...

Flexible Work Policy: The Fleet Specialist position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (2 days per month) and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  Work with Managers and fleet SMEs to understand business needs and identify potential solutionsProcure and negotiate price and production capacity with a goal of creating benefit and overall increase in company profit, efficiency and service levels to support US Foods divisional needsPartner with cross-functional teams to gather information for bid proposals Support development of bid documentation, including RFI/RFP/RFQ Arrange bid initiation meetings, defines the structure of the proposal Collaborate with vendors and partners to ensure bid requirements are met Participate and understand legal requirements of bid proposals and identify key components necessary for contract compliance Analyze and evaluate the bid process and timelines for assigned bids including but not limited to preplanning, Bid Arrival, and Post Bid AwardExecute Vendor Performance Routines including regular business reviews by collecting input from cross functional teams (Fleet, DCs, Operations) and provide feedback to Vendors using scorecards to identify continuous improvement opportunitiesTrack and report bid performances RELATIONSHIPSInternal: Fleet Maintenance Operation, Legal, FinanceExternal: Fleet vendors and suppliersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 3 years of transportation, logistics and/or supply chain experienceBroad knowledge of transportation industry and carrier operationsSourcing experienceKnowledge of various transportation assets and servicesBasic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPointProven relationship building skills with ability to communicate with carrier leadershipHighly analytical, with ability to conduct basic analyses independentlyIndependent, self-motivated, proactive team player with strong work ethicEDUCATIONBachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, transportation, supply chain or equivalent experience#LI-RJ1#LI-HYBRID

Created: 2024-11-01