Procurement Manager - Logistics - Chicago

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for logistics services, specifically transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Focus on achieving cost savings, enhancing quality, and managing supplier relationships effectively.
• Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and monitor industry trends and innovations. Utilize findings to continuously improve logistics sourcing strategies.
• Supplier Evaluation and Selection: Develop robust evaluation criteria and methodologies to assess potential logistics service providers. Conduct supplier due diligence, negotiate contracts, and select suppliers that align with the client's goals and objectives.
• Contract Negotiation: Utilize your exceptional negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers. Ensure contracts deliver value, mitigate risk, and meet performance expectations while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and nurture strong relationships with key logistics service providers. Manage ongoing supplier performance, conduct performance reviews, and identify opportunities for collaboration and improvement.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost reduction opportunities by analyzing transportation networks, exploring consolidation strategies, implementing process improvements, and incorporating innovative logistics solutions. Maintain service levels and customer satisfaction throughout the optimization process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, operations, finance, and quality assurance. Ensure sourcing strategies align with the client's business objectives and facilitate effective implementation of initiatives.
• Performance Tracking and Reporting: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and analyze sourcing metrics. Provide regular reports to management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.

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