Procurement Manager

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires.

You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication.

On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

At GXO Logistics, we believe that providing outstanding support and solutions for our customers drives our success, and we want to put you behind the wheel.

As the Procurement Manager, you will oversee all procurement functions, including the implementation and growth of Category Management strategies across various segments of logistics and transportation, formalize supplier relationships to drive reliability, and negotiate large and small scale pricing agreements with immediate impact to the business.

You will also collaborate directly with customers, operations managers, and account managers to create procurement solutions that meet service and cost expectations.

If you're ready to embrace the challenge of working for a fast-growing global company, we have an opportunity for you to grow with GXO.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive program.

What you'll do on a typical day:



* Handle a diverse supply base that is able to support all accounts within our organization



* Conduct RFI's and RFP's and analyze rates, capability, and experience for determining supplier selections; make decisions while remaining compliant with the overall sourcing strategy



* Create, manage, and maintain supplier benchmark pricing in support of new customer opportunities and organizational cost studies



* Perform activities related to onboarding new suppliers into the network



* Compile and interpret performance metrics for meetings with customers and suppliers; address operational issues as required.

Participate in Quarterly and Annual business reviews.



* Research data to ascertain changes, anomalies, or new opportunities within the network



* Ensure departmental records are maintained in accordance with established policies, procedures, and audit guidelines

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you'll need



* Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience



* 5 years of combined experience in strategic procurement and logistics/operations



* Solid experience with all modes of transportation and logistics



* Understanding of and experience with various rate structures.



* Solid experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access)

It'd be great if you also have:


* 3-5 years experience in a sales or...