Supervisor - Procurement Freight Forwarding

Summary

The Supervisor, Procurement will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day Procurement operations supporting the freight forwarding and all business departments at GLOVIS America, Inc.

Position is responsible for managing all vendor RFx, contracts to include negotiation, implementation, purchasing of goods and services for the organization.

Duties include but are not limited to; participating in the review of vendor rates, market studies, and support buyers & suppliers relationships for the best procurement / business practices.

Responsibilities

• Primary Supplier Management and general oversight to all department procurement with external supply chain and its processes : Review procedures and techniques necessary to apply to reciew, draft, amend, negotiate, and secure contracts.
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and potential suppliers, as well as internal business stakeholders; Proactive management of overall supplier performance and fidelity of supplier scorecards;
• communication with operations team to ensure accountability and service performances are meeting the company expectations Oversee categories of procurement activities to maintain continuity of supply for current and future business needs;

drive cost & performance optimization strategies Review existing supplier contracts, ensure on-going and future feasibility with internal stakeholders Provide market study insights and trends for related business and for required / potential outsourced categories of spend (Ocean, OTR, Rail, Intermodal, facilities, etc.).

Secondary RFx / Proposal Management : Oversee RFx process for new / recurring demand : requirements definition, bidder identification, critical timelines Work with internal stakeholders to : Analyze proposals and opportunities;

recommendations based on bid results Select optimum suppliers, favorable cost / pricing terms and ensure compliance with Legal, Regulatory, and Customer requirements.

Lead and / or support the development and execution of negotiation plans and strategies. Coordinate with Business Development, Finance, Legal, internal consumers, GLOVIS leadership to execute Contract approvals Supervision and training of procurement activities and staff development.

Tertiary Proposal Development and Support : Drive increased Procurement planning, control and accountability with the business groups Support the Procurement organization as needed and support management requests for information, analyses and insights.

Compensation Range

$67,000 - $76,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Qualifications

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation, procurement, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and drive actions with cross-functional groups
• Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems
• Working knowledge of industry and market conditions
• Experience in operations, including Freight Forwarding, domestic transportation, and bid preparation
• Working knowledge of contract management practices, tracking and managing data, contracts, and timelines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to adjust to meet business needs
• Individual must be a self-starter with ability to work with limited direction

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• 4 Years of Experience Required
• 5 Years of Experience Preferred
• 1-3 Years of Supervisory Experience Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and / or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand / grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand / walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.