Senior Logistics Buyer - Rail

The primary responsibility of the Senior Logistics Buyer is to procure logistics services that support multiple business units. This position has a wide range of responsibilities with a particular focus on North America Rail. The tasks include negotiating and contracting, leading supplier relationships, developing category strategies, reducing costs, engaging stakeholders, and driving supplier performance. The Senior Logistics Buyer works closely with Logistics Operations Teams and other teams that impact various modes of transportation, warehousing, E-commerce, and customer service. In addition, this role ensures compliance by keeping contracts and documents up to date in Apttus and Box folders. The Senior Logistics Buyerr also provides crucial support and information for compliance requests such as SOX and Lease Obligations. This role also plays a meaningful part in developing and documenting processes.

• Manage cost savings through PPM and fully utilize Apttus to contract management
• Identify and lead cost savings initiatives across SBU’s or functions Develop and Drive high performing cross functional relationships.
• Manage and lead sourcing activities including sourcing events, and supplier management of assigned categories.
• Work with peers and Manager to support overall Logistics Sourcing and Business Award Strategy.
• Drive supplier performance through KPI implementation and supplier scorecards.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Project Management, detail and process oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills, strong analytical, organizational, and negotiating skills.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to influence stakeholders.
• 5 years of Rail experience. Excellent analytical skills. Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain / CPG experience is a plus.
• Adaptability and prioritization to handle numerous competing priorities at the same time.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Science, Engineering or Supply Chain/Logistics

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