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The Category Manager (Logistics Procurement) is under the raw material (PET Resin) logistics procurement team. He or she is responsible for 3PL warehousing and dry bulk (pneumatic truck) transportation procurement and operations. This position plays a pivotal role in maximizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, it will identify opportunities to minimize Total Cost of Ownership, ensure supply continuity, and meet quality and service expectations. Moreover, it will lead procurement analysts in collaborating with the Procurement Director/Manager to establish procurement category strategies for their respective areas.
Job Responsibility:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all category influencers and become the business- wide category subject matter expert
Lead a team to development of procurement strategies and plans for the category
Lead a team on daily operations to deliver PET resin from 3PL warehouses to Niagara plants via pneumatic truck effectively and efficiently
Own RFx processes from creation to completion to generate multiple viable bids
Anticipate, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts on time
Facilitates collaboration across all internal and external stakeholders
Own, standardize and optimize the Procure-to-pay process for the category
Build and manage KPI’s (key performance indicator) for the category and hold corresponding parties accountable
Conduct carrier monthly/quarterly business review
Lead system integration and upgrade, such as OTM (Oracle Transportation Management) implementation
Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all key suppliers and internal stakeholders
Obtain data from varied sources to identify and support fact-driven opportunities
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of diverse individuals
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: 6 Years – Experience in Logistics (warehousing, transportation) procurement and operations or other related field
6 Years – Experience in Position
2 Years – Experience Superviving Employees
Bachelor's Degree in (Business Administration, Management, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering) or other related field
Preferred Qualifications: 10+ Years– Experience in Logistics (warehousing, transportation) procurement and operations or other related field
10+ Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience Supervising Employees
2 Years – Experience of People Management
Master's Degree in (Business Administration) or other related field
Nice to have:
Creative Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Recognition of Opportunity
Quantitative Analysis
Assertiveness
Comfort with Risk
Organizational Priority
Decisiveness
Self-Motivation/Time Management
Negotiation Skill
Software Skill: Advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Office (especially in Excel)
Merit-orientation
Influence
Political Skill
Leadership
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Cross Cultural
What we offer:
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities