Transportation Procurement Specialist

Glovis•Irvine, CA

1d•$68,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Procurement Specialist position will be responsible for executing the day-to-day Procurement operations supporting the FV transportation and all other business departments at GLOVIS America, Inc. This position is responsible for managing all vendor contracts to include negotiation, implementation, purchasing of goods and services for the organization. Duties include but are not limited to; participating in the review of vendor rates, market studies, and support supplier relationships for the best procurement/ business practices.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required
Strong negotiation, procurement, and conflict resolution skills Required
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and drive actions with cross-functional groups Required
Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems Required
Working knowledge of contract management practices, in tracking and managing data, contracts, and timelines Required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and to adjust to meet business needs Required
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with limited direction
Associates Degree Required
5 - 8 Years of Direct Experience in Supplier Management, Logistics, and/or Project Management Required

Nice To Haves

Strong negotiation, procurement, and conflict resolution skills Preferred
Working knowledge of industry and market conditions in the Vehicle Logistics and carrier operations businesses Preferred
6 - 9 Years of Experience in Procurement, Contract Management, and/or Freight Forwarding Preferred
Bachelors Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Supplier Management and general oversight to FV Transportation procurement with external supply chain and its processes:
Build and nurture relationships with existing and potential suppliers, as well as internal business stakeholders
Proactive management of overall supplier performance and fidelity of supplier scorecards
Oversee categories of procurement activities to maintain continuity of supply for current and future business needs
Review and validate existing supplier contracts, ensure on-going and future feasibility with internal stakeholders
Provide market study insights and trends for related business and for required/potential outsourced categories of spend
Initiate improvement procurement processes to drive efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs
Participate in cost efficiencies and cost optimization projects, monitor vendor evaluations
Support achieving compliance requirements and prepare regulatory reports and updates to senior management
RFx/Proposal Management:
Oversee RFx process for new/recurring demand: Conduct market research, oversee processing for demand in defining scope, definitions, bidder identification, critical timelines.
Process and monitor vendor evaluations to ensure procurement decisions are based on the most accurate and up-to-date information
Work with internal stakeholders to:
Analyze proposals and opportunities
Select optimum suppliers, favorable cost/pricing terms and ensure compliance with Legal, Regulatory, and Customer requirements
Lead and/or support the development and execution of negotiation plansCoordinate with Business Development, Finance, Legal, internal consumers, GLOVIS leadership to execute Contract approvals
Support business development and support all projects as assigned
Support all department projects as assigned and management request for information, analysis, and insights
Engage in inter-departmental projects and ensuring procurement strategies and resources are aligned across business operations

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement