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General Summary: Accountable for the day-to-day operation of the transportation procurement function. Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of operations plans for the department that are in line with and support overall business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages the day-to-day operational, functional, and personnel activities of the transportation procurement department.
Proposes and provides input to transportation purchasing policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Conducts department internal audits and implements remedies to achieve conformance with transportation procurement policies, procedures, and quality specifications.
Manages budget and Client acquisition for transportation procurement and ensures expenses stay within budget parameters by implementing cost controls.
Provides input to transportation procurement objectives and communicates objectives to staff. Oversees department's performance against objectives.
Summarizes issues and actions taken on escalated problems for management and executes resolutions.
Reviews reports on key market trends and pricing in transportation procurement and provides results to management.
Approves supplier selection and handles negotiation of contracts for transportation procurement initiatives.
Establishes and maintains effective communication with transportation vendors to ensure service and quality standards are met.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure transportation procurement needs are met.
Continuously improves transportation procurement processes and strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
Keeps updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in transportation procurement.
Manages relationships with transportation providers and evaluates their performance based on agreed criteria.
Manages transportation procurement budget and seeks opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
Coordinates with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulations in transportation procurement.
Provides support and guidance to staff in transportation procurement activities and professional development.
Work Experience: Generally Requires 8-10 Years Work Experience
Education Required: University/Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Will the worker be primarily working on-site or remotely?: On-site
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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