Procurement Specialist

2 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States KBX Full time
Job Title: Procurement Lead

KBX Logistics is seeking a skilled Procurement Lead to support our rail logistics operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for procuring the best possible freight solutions that meet our service and cost competitive needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Quote rail rates using routing options while adhering to vendor protocols
  • Optimize rail routes while ensuring service meets customer needs
  • Evaluate all transportation costs (demurrage, equipment leases, transit time, etc.) to obtain best value
  • Develop negotiation strategies that align to business unit vision(s)
  • Conduct spreadsheet analysis and data visualization responsibilities
  • Manage contracts, rate databases, and rate analysis cycles
  • Maintain historical pricing and negotiation detail data
  • Benchmark and reporting of rail pricing industry (market specific) to analyze YoY costs
  • Partner and own vendor relationships and leverage to proactively resolve conflicts
  • Develop and implement best practices that support business vision
Requirements:
  • Experience working for a shipper, railroad, or transportation company in a supply chain role
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Experience in using large data sets for decision-making, reporting, and presenting to stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
  • BS/BA Degree with a concentration in Logistics or Supply Chain or Finance or Sales & Marketing
  • Experience negotiating contracts, rates, terms and conditions and service levels
  • Experience working in the procurement field for the rail industry
About KBX Logistics:

KBX Logistics is a global leader in transportation, offering world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. We are uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network.

Benefits:

KBX Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunities:

KBX Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.



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