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Functions & Duties
• Execute and manage successful truck procurement strategies. Strategy execution involves carrier/vendor selection, sourcing tool selection, implementation, risk assessment, successful utilization of a cost effective solution, and creation of efficient carrier network. Creative solution development.
• Collaborate with Internal stakeholders; Intermodal, Equipment, Trade, and Sales/Commercial teams to understand client requirements to meet and exceed clients expectations as they relate to price and service. Provide cost effective truck solutions.
• Continue to develop KPI’s that measure strategic objectives focusing on cost effective savings initiatives. Refine reporting process to capture key metrics that drive business decisions for Executive management review.
• Initiate and direct management of RFQ’s and related project plans as required. Initiate and direct related project plans as they relate to the strategic plan, tactical needs, and commercial requirements. Develop new methods for cost reduction initiatives by creative planning/operating practice evaluations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external suppliers focusing on key strategic initiatives including sustainable solutions.
• Provide support to the Director, Truck Procurement in all needed tasks including but not limited to data analysis, presentation, reporting, strategic planning, contract negotiation, process improvement, sourcing technology, system updates and business development. Develop and maintain SOPs for the area of responsibility and ensure compliance with companywide requirements.
• Execute and manage successful truck procurement strategies. Strategy execution involves carrier/vendor selection, sourcing tool selection, implementation, risk assessment, successful utilization of a cost effective solution, and creation of efficient carrier network. Creative solution development.
• Collaborate with Internal stakeholders; Intermodal, Equipment, Trade, and Sales/Commercial teams to understand client requirements to meet and exceed clients expectations as they relate to price and service. Provide cost effective truck solutions.
• Continue to develop KPI’s that measure strategic objectives focusing on cost effective savings initiatives. Refine reporting process to capture key metrics that drive business decisions for Executive management review.
• Initiate and direct management of RFQ’s and related project plans as required. Initiate and direct related project plans as they relate to the strategic plan, tactical needs, and commercial requirements. Develop new methods for cost reduction initiatives by creative planning/operating practice evaluations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external suppliers focusing on key strategic initiatives including sustainable solutions.
• Provide support to the Director, Truck Procurement in all needed tasks including but not limited to data analysis, presentation, reporting, strategic planning, contract negotiation, process improvement, sourcing technology, system updates and business development. Develop and maintain SOPs for the area of responsibility and ensure compliance with companywide requirements.