Manager - Logistics Procurement

Manager - Logistics Procurement

The primary objective of this role is to develop and execute AmSty's global logistics procurement strategy in collaboration with internal businesses and functions. Responsibilities will include negotiating freight contracts for all modes, securing and managing railcar lease and maintenance agreements, storage track leases and third-party terminal, warehouse, and transloading facilities. The position will ensure carriers are continually improving efficiencies and rates to reduce AmSty's total distribution costs. This role is responsible for maintaining strong business partnerships with our carriers and third-party logistics service providers. This role establishes and maintains effective contracting processes consistent with company policies and guidelines. The position is the AmSty focal point in the transportation industry with active lead roles in organizations that support transportation.

Primary Responsibilities

• In alignment with Logistics Safety and Compliance, ensures appropriate processes, training, and documentation are in place and being executed for compliance with Responsible Care and all relevant governmental regulations (DOT, FRA, customs, etc.)
• Support carrier and third party facility selection process in coordination with Logistics Safety and Compliance and Logistics Operations
• Is knowledgeable of and supports EH&S goals across all modes of transport and storage
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to support the company's logistics objectives. Collaborate with internal businesses and functions to meet cost, service, and safety requirements
• Provide internal businesses with rate and market changes on at least a quarterly basis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, negotiate freight, terms and long term and spot agreements. Serve as escalation point with carriers' commercial management to resolve service issues
• Manage carrier contract process with functional contract management focal point. Ensure all contracts and rate sheets are compliant, up-to-date, and aligned with company policies and strategy
• Support effective freight payables process, including communication of rates / routes in a timely manner with internal stakeholders and third-party freight payment provider, as well as point of escalation to resolve issues as needed.
• Support analysis of distribution cost spend to identify cost-saving opportunities. Implement cost-effective procurement strategies while balancing with business service requirements
• Develop and report key performance metrics to track vendor performance
• Complete modal benchmarking as needed to baseline freight cost performance versus market
• Communicate regular market intelligence updates to the organization, including senior leadership
• Participate in carrier quarterly review meetings
• Serve as a mentor, providing guidance and training to expand logistics procurement knowledge within the organization

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