Solenis

Head of Logistics Procurement

Solenis

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $121,500 - $202,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead Transportation & Logistics Procurement for North America across business units
  • Create and implement sourcing strategies for transportation, logistics services, and contract manufacturing
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships and identify new supplier opportunities
  • Establish supplier performance metrics and KPIs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, finance, planning and operations
  • Manage and develop a team of sourcing professionals
  • Ensure sourcing strategies support working capital goals
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
  • Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends
  • Manage vendor selection and qualification processes
  • Develop and lead Transportation and RFP strategies for complex freight networks
  • Negotiate transportation and warehousing contracts

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical or Business related field
  • MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing/Procurement, especially in the areas of Transportation/Distribution, and leading projects/teams
  • 5+ years of relevant leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience creating category strategies/SWOT analysis type assessments of supply base
  • Experience in designing or restructuring distribution/logistics networks is highly preferred
  • Prior experience performing make/buy decisions that shaped supply chain strategy and produced demonstrated customer service improvements
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports
  • Demonstrated success in driving cost savings and improving operational efficiencies
  • Ability to evaluate complex data, identify trends, and develop strategies based on data-driven insights
  • Strong understanding of ethical, legal, and environmental standards related to sourcing and supply chain management
  • Experience in project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management
  • SAP experience preferred
  • This position is remote with up to 20% travel