Senior Specialist, Procurement

Airspace

Senior Specialist of Procurement driving procurement initiatives for logistics at Airspace. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage vendor relationships and cost-saving projects.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Director of Global Procurement in executing procurement initiatives and cost-saving programs across North America. Review and approve complex, high-value supplier partnerships and agreements, negotiate and award agreements on behalf of the corporation.
Owns the North American RFQ process from start to finish for Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets
Qualifies vendors through cost and service, evaluating both qualitative and quantitative aspects of suppliers prior to award to ensure no disruption to existing service levels
Studies product roadmap, development strategy and innovation needs, and develops supplier matrix strategies to provide options that deliver on business goals.
Maintains a regular contact rhythm with the existing supplier base through check-in calls—monthly at minimum, more frequently for high-priority markets, and weekly during the implementation of new agents to ensure a smooth transition.
Leads business reviews, and supports the Director of Procurement in developing annual strategy meeting goals and objectives
Monitor vendor service quality and performance metrics and provide regular reporting and insights.
Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, service quality, and procurement processes.
Validates all system and operational requirements—both with internal and external stakeholders—to ensure each vendor is properly set up for service in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, partnering with operations to identify and resolve system and agent constraints
Reports on performance to ensure targets are being met and that action items are identified to resolve constraints across all markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3–5+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing leadership experience, preferably within the logistics or transportation industry
Excellent written, verbal, and organization skills
Accountable with a strong ownership mindset and focus on results
Data-driven, execution-focused, and pragmatic
High proficiency with Google Workspace applications, particularly Google Sheets, as well as other business software and productivity tools
Willingness to learn and leverage AI-powered tools, including Claude, to improve efficiency, reporting, and day-to-day workflows
Strong commercial, negotiation, and contract structuring skills
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant certifications a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-quality health, dental, and vision plan options
Open PTO
401K with company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsourcingvendor managementnegotiationcontract structuringdata analysisperformance metricscost-saving programsRFQ processsupplier evaluation

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsaccountabilityownership mindsetresults-orienteddata-drivenexecution-focusedpragmaticleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBArelevant certifications