Strategic Procurement Specialist Transportation Hybrid
Strategic Procurement Specialist Transportation Hybrid
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Job Description
IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of peoplecentric professionals thought leaders and rapid thinkers entrepreneurs in spirit and status quofighters!
JOB PURPOSE:
IPEX is seeking an eager supply chain professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career in Logistics. This individual will report to the Strategic Sourcing Manager Transportation and will spend majority of their time evaluating the North American transportation network to find efficiencies which drive cost savings and/or operational excellence. Aside from deep critical analysis of large varying data sets the Strategic Procurement Specialist Transportation will regularly interact with both internal and external stakeholders to negotiate agreements and address the qualitative requirements of sourcing activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
Drive RFP/RFQ including contracting Implementation and ongoing compliance
Research evaluate and implement process optimization initiatives
Administer new carrier vetting
Manage monthly spend/savings reporting
Continuously reduce noncore freight vendors through identification of infractions and root cause analysis on usage
Address new logistics requirements as they arise
Implement routing changes throughout the organization with support from operational groups
Carrier score carding
Support QBRs through providing qualitative and quantitative input
Manage carrier performance in terms or Ontime shipping claims and AR based on operational input
Drive Carrier Safety Program performance and compliance
Manage claims monitoring
Ensure systems are updated in a timely fashion (rate tariffs accessorial schedules certificates of insurance operating authorities etc.
Address rate disputes and AP issues as needed
Support and lead carrier contract negotiations as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Certificates
Completion of postsecondary education in a related field
Working towards or completed CITT PLog or SCMP designation
Technical Skills & Experience
Strong strategic thinking with aptitude for negotiation
35 years of experience in transportation or logistics environment
Experience selling ideas to higher level management
Excel and data analytical skills involving large data sets Pivot Tables Graphing Charts Macros
Experience supporting multiple shipping locations across North America for customer orders replenishments stock transfers and consignment shipping.
Experience in supplier management(Preferred)
Experience in SAP (Preferred)
TMS experience (Preferred)
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and upon request will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation please contact HR at
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
