Global Category Manager - Logistics/Transportation required for Leading Chemical Organization
Greater Atlanta, GA
A leading Chemical organization located in the Greater Atlanta area, is looking to hire an Global Category Manager - Logistics/Transportation for their expanding department. The Global Category Manager - Logistics/Transportation is is responsible for overseeing the spend on various Logistics sub-categories. such as LTL, FTL, 3PL, Rail, etc.
Responsibilities and Desired Experience:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies and processes across the entire organization
- Work cross-functionally with other department to determine cost budgets
- Develop and maintain supplier relations
- Work with various logistics category related suppliers to help facilitate organizational needs
- Continually produce concise and achievable goals and objectives for vendors
- Engage with key stakeholders across multiple business units
- Identify process and cost savings opportunities
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in procurement/sourcing management
- Bachelor's Degree (Masters/MBA is preferred)
- Manufacturing background preferred
- Strategic Logistic Procurement experience required
- Ability to negotiate contracts and establish vendor relations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership and Management Experience