Senior Manager - Inland Procurement

Job Details

Job Location
Irvine Headquarters - Irvine, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage
Rarely

Job Shift
1st

Job Category
Business Development

Description

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Senior Manager - Inland Procurement will provide strategic directions to the Inland/domestic transportation related goods and services and manage projects related to network optimization and cost saving initiatives. This role will be responsible for leading projects improving profitability and supporting operations with domestic transportation business. They will also plan, delegate, evaluate progress, and manage projects in complex negotiations to effectively meet company objectives and budget goals. Duties include but not limited to; facilitating cross-functional process, negotiation opportunities, and delivery continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for marketing and creative services to meet business needs:
  • Project Management: Develop and implement project plans to optimize our logistic network, reduce costs, and/or improve efficiency
  • Strategy and Sourcing: Oversee the efficient sourcing and procurement of goods, services for Inland transportation team, ensuring alignment with business needs and objectives; oversee categories of procurement activities to maintain continuity of supply for current and future business needs
  • Vendor Management: Conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and terms; assess and perform due diligence with target vendors; lead complex negotiations related to all commercial aspects of the contracts
  • Contract Management: Proactive management of development, implementation, and monitor procurement contracts to ensure compliance and performance standards are met; draft documents such as NDA's, LOI's, and service/sales agreements
  • Inter-Department Projects: Lead and participate in cross-functional projects, ensuring procurement strategies and resources are integrated across business operations; provide leadership and guidance to team
  • Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to drive efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs; lead cost efficiencies and cost optimization projects
  • Approvals and Reports: Coordinate with Business Development, Sales, Finance, Legal, internal consumers, and GLOVIS leadership to execute Contract approvals; develop written processes and procedures for team that align with company policies
• Provide market study insights and trends for related business and for required/potential outsourced categories of spend:
  • Market studies /RFx/Proposal, and vendor evaluation: Conduct market research, oversee processing for demand in defining scope, definitions, bidder identification, critical timelines; process and monitor vendor evaluations to ensure procurement decisions are based on most accurate and up-to-date information
  • Budget and Vendor Evaluation: Oversee procurement budgets, ensuring expenditures stay within financial limits while identifying cost-saving opportunities; develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and become trusted partners
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous supply chain efficiency and reliability
  • Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Provide regular procurement reports and updates to senior management
• Support business development and support:
  • Manage performance, train staffs, and skills needed to enhance current skills for future growth
  • Support the Procurement organization as needed and support management requests for information, analyses and insights
  • Support all department projects as assigned and management request for information, analysis, and insights

Compensation Range

$118,000 - $134,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• 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) withGenerous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required
• Strong negotiation, procurement, and conflict resolution skills Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and drive actions with cross-functional groups Required
• Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems Required
• Working knowledge of contract management practices, in tracking and managing data, contracts, and timelines Required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to adjust to meet business needs Required
• Individual must be a self-starter with ability to work with limited direction, initiator, and management skills Required
• Financial Analysis Required

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree Required
  • Bachelors Degree Preferred
• 8 - 12Years of Direct Experience in Automotive, Project Management, Contract Negotiations, Supply Chain Management, and/or Finance Required
  • 10 - 15 Years of Experience in Business Development Preferred
• 5 Years of Indirect Experience Required
  • 7 Years of Indirect Experience Preferred
• 7 - 10 + Years of Supervisory Experience Required
• Certificate/License related to the auto industry or logistics, Transportation, DOT Regulations

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
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position will be located in our Irvine, CA office
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.