Manager, Strategic Sourcing

What You'll Do: Lead and manage assigned spend categories and preferred supplier relationships to strengthen Americold's competitive advantage.

Partner cross-functionally with the Strategic Sourcing team and key business stakeholders to identify opportunities, execute end-to-end sourcing initiatives, and negotiate favorable contracts.

Oversee category performance, drive cost optimization, and deliver reporting and insights at all organizational levels.

Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration to develop and enhance processes, tools, and strategic relationships across the enterprise.

Essential Functions • Develop sourcing and procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply assurance for e-commerce and small parcel categories, along with other key categories as assigned • Lead and develop key strategic relationships with suppliers by providing insights on how to best develop and leverage supplier capabilities to meet business needs • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contract agreements with suppliers to secure favorable agreements and provide model alternatives • Develop a rate shopping strategy on shipping (zone, DIM weight, accessorial) and packaging (dry ice, gel packs, insulation, corrugate, packing materials) for small parcel • Monitor and analyze market dynamics, supply competitive landscape, capabilities, and pricing / cost strategies for categories to identify cost reduction opportunities and supply chain improvements • Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors that meet quality, costs, and delivery requirements to optimize supply base • Work closely with e-commerce, operations, marketing, and supply chain teams to understand customer requirements and sourcing needs • Support Americold's business units for new business launches by managing the sourcing and procurement of materials, services, and supplies needed • Develop and maintain sourcing and procurement processes and policies to ensure compliance with Americold standards and industry regulations • Report sourcing and category management metrics and scorecards • Evaluate vendor performance for profitability and establish service level standards (SLA) • Coordinate with warehouse and operations to ensure timely delivery of products and services • Identify and mitigate risks related to sourcing and procurement, including supply chain disruptions and supplier performance issues • Perform other duties as required What Experience and Education You Need: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• 7+ years of proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, with a focus on e-commerce or small parcel.

• Category experience in E-Commerce or Small Parcel Freight required.

• Direct experience negotiating multi-carrier agreements with FedEx, UPS, On Track, and/or regionals.

• General knowledge or experience with E-Procurement systems knowledge is required (su...