National Sourcing Manager

National Sourcing Manager | United States | US2120645

We are looking for a National Sourcing Manager to manage projects in the nation for our 3PL vertical. If you have successful 3PL (Third-party Logistics) sourcing experience and are motivated by being a key player in warehouse start - up and existing projects consider joining Kuehne+Nagel in Atlanta, GA.

YOUR ROLE

This position will include all steps of the procurement process from identification of savings potential to bidding, negotiation, awarding and implementation with direct communication with vendors and in-house stakeholders. General responsibilities include project management in various spend categories.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the operations with all their Racking, Material Handling Equipment, Packaging and IT categories procurement needs
• Coordinate and guide all Material Handling Equipment, Racking and Packaging operations activities within the country and branches and secure alignment with procurement strategy
• Supplier Relationship Management SRM of Racking, Material Handling Equipment, Packaging and IT Suppliers
• Manage suppliers and contract relations for Racking, Material Handling Equipment, Packaging and IT including performance measurement and improvement plans (e.g. contract renegotiations, price indexation etc.)
• Highlight any KN issues of non-compliance within Contingent Labor
• Main contact for external service providers for national issues.
• Handling of all Major issues and escalation with Racking, Material Handling Equipment, Packaging and IT suppliers and issues within the set limits
• Identify specific sourcing opportunities and their potential financial impact
• Help gather key business requirements, data and feedback in vendor selection process
• Prepare & solicit quotes or competitive bids from vendors
• Lead supplier selection and negotiate vendor pricing and contracts
• Oversee purchase order activities and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Assist in qualifying new vendors prior to vendor set-up
• Ensure that preferred vendor pricing, service levels and agreed upon terms are being honored by vendors in transactions
• Manage vendor relationships and serve as a point of escalation for stakeholders
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement plans, policies and procedures
• Document and communicate procedures for all sourcing processes
• Identify and implement process improvement, savings opportunities and sustainability targets
• Track and report procurement metrics

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• A Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent work experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Racking, Material Handling Equipment, Facilities management, Contingent Labor, and indirect procurement spend category
• 3+ years of experience with Project Management
• 3+ years of Logistics and 3PL experience
• Preferred qualifications include strong organizational, communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills to effectively foster respect and teamwork with both internal and external partners

GOOD REASON TO JOIN

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Hybrid

ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL

With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.

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