Associate Manager Global Procurement
Core
Individual contributor managing global logistics sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, and contract execution for Ocean Freight and LCL categories.
Role type
Associate Manager, Global Procurement (Logistics)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, vendor contracts, and cost-efficiency programs for Ocean Freight and LCL logistics.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Logistics / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, RFI/RFP management, vendor negotiation, contract management, spend analysis, financial modeling, stakeholder engagement, project management, market trend analysis, forecasting
Preferred skills
CPM certification, Coupa/CSO/Oracle/Infor Nexus systems, CPG industry experience, contract term development with Legal, senior management presentation skills
Technologies
Coupa CSO, Oracle, Infor Nexus, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day communications with internal and external parties for assigned logistics categories; Lead full-cycle sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFQ/RFP) from strategy to contract closeout; Create presentations and analytics regarding data and spend to identify savings opportunities; Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to forecast annual category spend and reconcile actual spend against financial targets; Review current and new contracts with Legal/Risk Management to identify procurement risks and opportunities.
Seniority
Mid-level Individual Contributor