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

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

Harley-DavidsonYork, PA, US
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Indirect Procurement Lead - Global Logistics & Trade

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

    High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

    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.
  • Demonstrated 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.

    • Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

    The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

    We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

    Pay Range : 97,200 - 150,800 Visa Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Relocation : This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

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