Indirect Procurement Lead - Global Logistics & Trade (Milwaukee, WI or York, PA)

Job Summary

This position will lead and support all aspects of Global Logistics, Warehousing & Trade sourcing, contracting, and procurement strategies.

Job Responsibilities

Category Management & Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of category plans and global sourcing strategies, leveraging industry trends, market insights, and spend analytics
• Align procurement goals with business objectives and operational needs

Cost & Performance Management

• Ensure cost-effective buying channels & strategies are in place for assigned spend categories
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on savings, efficiencies, and supplier performance. 

Risk Management

• Mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, quality, and applicable regulatory standards
• Ensured carrier compliance with contractual obligations and applicable trade regulations

Sourcing & Contracting

• Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including bid evaluation, supplier selection, and award recommendations. 
• Negotiate complex contracts and statements of work (SOW) in collaboration with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to company policies

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with logistics service providers, including freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers
• Lead business reviews with key suppliers to assess performance, service levels, and align future goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement opportunities

Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build & maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to proactively identify needs, resolve issues, and improve service levels
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align supplier capabilities with business needs and strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders (e.g., Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) and logistics suppliers.

Process Improvement

• Indirect procurement process ownership and implementation of best practices
• Benchmark supplier performance against industry standards and drive improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and service enhancement through supplier collaboration.

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or an advanced degree is preferred. 

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Sourcing and managing logistics services providers across multiple transportation modes, including air, road, rail & ocean.
• Deonstrated ability to negotiate and manage contracts with carriers and freight forwarders, ensuring alignment with service level agreements and cost targets
• Track record of identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities through mode optimization, supplier consolidation, and strategic negotiations.
• Exposure to a global supply base

Skills

• Works independently, requiring guidance on only the most complex situations
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on cost reduction and efficiency.
• Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.