Procurement Analyst
CMA CGM
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Mississauga • Canada
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About the role
- Responsible for negotiating with Ground & Rail carriers to source & secure most competitive rate and service as part of overall Canadian Ground & Rail carrier strategy.
- Provide Solutions to internal & external customers in timely manner.
- Complete related carrier strategy and tracking projects as required.
- Function as lead to other analysts and specialists in department.
- Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.
- Identifying and managing the relationship with the country and Region, Ground+Rail suppliers, contracts including negotiating terms and conditions, maintaining SRM (Supplier Relationship Management).
- Develop strategy and implement Tenders for Ground & Rail operations to secure most competitive rate for specific trade lanes.
- Present strategy with industry trend background information to upper management and final rate to upper management for approval.
- Prepare and file contracts internally insuring all applicable steps.
- Utilize internal systems (rate tables, contract management systems, etc.) to retrieve current and benchmark requests for new Ground & Rail rates.
- Complete carriers spend tracking and global carrier strategy projects in a timely manner.
- Become Subject Matter Expert in area of responsibility for relevant industry trends including carrier rate actions, general rate increases (GRIs) and fuel, which influences rates.
- Integrate Ground & Rail carrier supply and demand, competitor actions and other capacity related factors into rate decisions.
- Prepare and update carrier profiles and matrix reports in support of global core and/or project carrier strategy and carrier management.
- Monitor KPI’s, market dynamics and competitor pricing strategies to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 to 5 years job related experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry trends including carrier rate actions, general rate increases (GRIs), and fuels which influence rates.
- Strong financial analytical skills with experience in performing quantitative statistical analysis, simulation models, and mathematical models.
- Advanced proficiency in web-based and specific job-related software applications.
- Advance proficiency in MS Excel (Index/Match/Lookup, IF, Goal Seek, Macros, Arrays).
- Tableau Knowledge is preferred.
- Ability to lead, mentor and coach other analysts and specialists in the department.
- Must be adaptable to changing needs of client(s) and goals of Company.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Benefits
- A Competitive Compensation Package
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Continuing Education
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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