Procurement Assistant Manager

3 days ago

Duluth, Minnesota, United States GLOVIS America, Inc. Full time
About GLOVIS America, Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. With over two decades of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in delivering exceptional logistics services to our customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Assistant Manager to join our team. As a key member of our logistics procurement team, you will collaborate with management to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for our US East Coast subsidiaries in Alabama & Georgia.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in establishing a comprehensive procurement strategy for the East Coast subsidiaries, including automotive parts transportation, C/C, shuttle transportation, etc.
  • Contribute to the creation of standard transportation costs for production logistics
  • Assist in the development and implementation of procurement processes for automotive parts transportation, warehousing, outsourcing consolidation center, shuttle transportation, material handling, and logistics-related equipment, labor, etc.
  • Aid in the creation of long-term procurement strategies for vendor outsourcing and services
  • Manage the potential automotive logistics vendor pool and standardize all subsidiaries' processes
  • Support overall RFX processes, cost management, contract management, vendor management, and evaluation
  • Assist in supporting sales activities of each subsidiary through obtaining quotations from vendors
  • Collaborate with management on the unique and specific procurement requirements of subsidiary logistics
  • Assist in establishing a standard cost management system for each subsidiary and securing unit price competitiveness
  • Responsible for the management of the GPMS in East Coast procurement activities.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of the United States logistics and transportation industry preferred
  • Proved experience with planning and strategy in a large international corporation preferred
  • Strong analytics skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions required
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders preferred
  • Proficiency in procurement software and tools, MS Office Suite, and database management required
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices in procurement and supply chain management preferred
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills required
  • Critical thinking, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills preferred
  • Thorough understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies: including spend analysis, supplier screening, benchmarking, clean-sheet costing, negotiations, supplier performance management, scorecards, contracting, and cost-savings preferred
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
  • 401(k) with Generous Matching
  • Referral Bonuses*
  • Auto Allowance*
  • Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
  • Discretionary Bonuses*
  • Tuition Reimbursement*
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Master's Degree Preferred
  • 6 - 9 Years of Direct Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and/or Logistics Required
  • 7 - 11 Years of Direct Experience Preferred
  • Logistics Procurement and/or Transportation Procurement Experience Preferred
  • 1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required
  • 4 - 7 Years of Supervisory Experience Preferred
  • CPSM, CPIM, CPL, or PMI Preferred
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
  • Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
  • Lift up to 20lbs
  • Carry up to 20lbs
  • Stand/walk
Working and Environmental Conditions
  • Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
  • Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

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