Staff Accountant
Jackson Healthcare
Procurement Specialist, Logistics Pricing
SAMSUNG SDS
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Identify and source potential suppliers and carriers to meet company needs and objectives
- Conduct internal and external RFQ data analysis and cost research for freight forwarder/carrier sourcing
- Obtain quotes from different suppliers to compare pricing and terms
- Evaluate suppliers’ quotes and compile a detailed assessment of cost element breakdowns
- Maintain quote comparison with financial simulation and provide the data for freight forwarder/carrier selection
- Negotiate pricing, quantity, terms, and conditions with freight forwarders, ocean/intermodal drayage carriers to secure favorable agreements
- Work with the legal team to ensure all conditions regarding the business are met in the contract
- Consult with the sales team to provide recommendations/solutions to improve potential customers’ logistics practices
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize pricing and achieve cost savings targets
- Administer the company’s internal procurement system during the sourcing process
- Implement business opportunity within the company to identify potential procurement opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 4+ years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics sourcing/operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for handling quotation/cost analysis: Complex formulas, Pivot tables, Conditional formatting, Data validation, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, Power Query, and etc.
- Problem solving and negotiating skills for negotiation
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- May be required to work additional hours outside of regularly scheduled business hours or weekend or holidays to meet business needs
- Experience in freight forwarding/broker company/3PL is preferred
- Hands-on experience with RFP/RFQ processes and financial data analysis
- Willingness to travel up to 20% for business-related needs
- Work Location: 3033 W. President George Bush Hwy, Suite 250, Plano, TX 75075 (Onsite)
