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Director, Transportation Procurement
Location
Virginia
Posted
27 days ago
Salary
$160K - $200K / year
Job Description
Job Requirements
- 7 or more years of experience in procurement and negotiation of indirect goods and services or in business areas related to supply chain (sourcing, healthcare, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, etc.)
- Experience planning and managing shipments with a Transportation Management System.
- Experienced with a transportation management system.
- Knowledge of transportation pricing
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, particularly Hours of Service and the shipment of hazardous materials.
- Knowledge of common logistics related documentation, including Bill of Lading, standard claims forms
- International regulatory experience/exposure preferred.
- Broad understanding of carriers and logistic service providers.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to conduct Requests for Procurement and Request for Information processes.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct competitive bidding processes in an unbiased and ethical manner.
- Ability to read and write contracts and agreements.
- Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Fundamental understanding of financial systems data, accounting processes, and e-procurement technologies
- Understands principles of accounting, including the ability to read and analyze financial statements of suppliers.
- Financial analysis skills, including the ability to prepare complex financial models
- Prior leadership experience from a team management perspective
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams.
- Ability to effectively communicate with and manage transportation providers.
- Experienced with presenting and selling ideas at multiple levels.
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to analyze transportation data and develop plans to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
- CSCMP, AICS, and CPSM certifications preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the above requirements.
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
- Ability to discern errors within complex or detailed work.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate effective research, organization and project management skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
- Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
- Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
- Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
- Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.
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