Indirect Procurement Category Manager Packaging

Your Role 

The Indirect Procurement Category Manager ROAD TRANSPORATION is responsible for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within the Indirect Procurement Category Road Transportation.  Brenntag NA is currently utilizing some 3PL logistics providers and sub-contractors. It includes Inbound and Outbound deliveries for Bulk and Packed goods.

Specific responsibilities include development of category strategies, supplier negotiations, identification, implementation and documentation of cost saving initiatives, strategic sourcing and application of procurement tools and levers, demand review, management and process development, and overall management of critical North American supplier relationships. This is a cross-functional role that will interact with various other functions across the business in North America.

Responsibilities 

• Design sourcing strategies that improve cost, lead times, working capital, payment terms, and transparency of spend in alignment with the Brenntag Strategic Procurement Process.

• Research, identify, select, develop, and manage supplier relationships to provide world-class service and transportation in coordination across multiple businesses.

• Establishes and maintains proactive communication with internal stakeholders to identify cost saving opportunities.

• Establishes and maintains proactive communication with relevant category managers from other regions to align category strategies and to ensure knowledge sharing.

• Researches and identifies capable vendors and initiates selection, qualification, and approval of new vendors in alignment with Brenntag Strategic Procurement Process.

• Evaluates vendor performance and resolves any supplier issues. Manages preparation and maintenance of paper and or electronic Request for Information, Request for Quotes, and Request for Proposals through delivery and project completion.

• Assist cross-functional teams in defining project scope.

• Develops, manages and monitors Master Service Agreements.

• Collects, analyzes, and assures quality and accuracy of the spend analysis where applicable.

• Maintains files and communicates non-conformance issues internally and with vendors.

• Negotiates spot purchases and agreements. Educates others on procurement policies and procedures.

• Enters, monitors, maintains, and checks compliance purchase orders and contracts.

• Ensures compliance with all company policies and all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to: Brenntag Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Antitrust compliance Policy, Confidentiality Agreement, Global Indirect Procurement Policy etc.

• Supports the vision and mission of the company and its procurement department.

• Point of contact for North America for issues related to service, commercial terms and contract disputes. Knowledge of Transportation principles and methods for moving goods by road.

Your Profile 

Skills 

• Extensive experience in negotiating road transportation services.

• Proven ability in utilizing and leveraging e-sourcing/procurement systems.

• Ability to develop best practice sourcing methodology and category strategies.

• Excellent teaming, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience in spend analysis, contract development and execution.

• Business English proficiency, ideally cross-cultural experience.

• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills. Strong understanding of the transportation industry in the United States and Canada.

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing/buying of indirect categories or related

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in procurement, supply chain, engineering, business administration, information systems and/or related fields

• MBA preferred

Our Offer 

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.

• Paid parental leave

• Education assistance program

• Employee assistance program

• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

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