Procurement Category Manager Logistics

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 3% Lead sourcing activities related to all modes of
transportation in the North America region. 5% Manage, prepare, lead and
issue RFPS/BIDS for contract renewals and new business. 3% Manage and
direct it integration of transportation and logistics sourcing with
COUPA CSO Electronic sourcing, e2open transportation management system,
sap and other company supported systems. 3% Manage logistics procurement
process for all current Kerry production locations, distribution
centers, new locations, acquisitions, and mergers. 3% Manage all
technology integrations with transportation and logistics providers and
ability to learn/implement new emerging technologies in supply chain.
12% Manage and direct supply chain mode managers with pricing, capacity,
routing guides and all levels of escalated operational support for
automated freight tendering. 3% manage all procurement processes for
automated freight payments system in e2open (web settle module) TMS
system. 3% Manage and direct 3rd party technology platform e2open and
logistics analyst for technical and operational requirements. 2% Prepare
and manage all procurement budget requirements for $40-50 million
category spend. 8% Manage and lead savings projects for $3-$10 million
of spend annually. 3% Review requirements from internal and external
customers to determine requirements and support ongoing changes in
business needs. 3% Analyze market conditions to determine present and
future pricing and supply, prepares market summary for finance and
business units. 5% Monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company
requirements. 6% Select vendors, negotiates pricing and contracts. 5%
Support continuous improvement, corrective action, and escalation
initiatives with logistics vendors. 1% Review and resolve vendor claims
and contracts for conformance to company policy. 3% Recruit and maintain
suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better
price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. 10%
Negotiate complex requests for materials and services. 5% Work
day-to-day with the other functions in the North America region on
implementation of category sourcing initiatives. 3% Develop sourcing and
implementation strategy consistent with Kerry quality, service, and
financial goals. 3% manage pricing and directs mode managers in E2Open
TMS, SAP and other information systems to support load tendering process
and financial analysis. 5% Prepare and Support contracts, bids,
proposals, and vendor agreements for accuracy, price, and acceptability
of items to specifications. 3% Support AP payment process & related
matters. Up to 10-20% of domestic travel is required for visiting
production plant locations, distribution centers, trade conferences and
vendor locations. Telecommuting: Telecommuting permitted, up to 5 days
per week. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: This position
requires a Masters degree, or foreign equivalent, in Logistics, Supply
Chain, Business, Information Systems, Finance or a related field and 5
years of experience in a Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Information
System, Finance or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must
have employment experience with: (1) Utilizing SAP and other operating
systems for purchasing, customer order fulfilment and cash collection
and vendor payment; (2) Employing TMS (Transportation Management
Systems), including EDI and API connectivity; (3) Developing advanced
analysis using Excel V-look up pivot tables and database integration;
and (4) Building applications off of a E2OpenTMS-Transportation
Management Systems. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other:
Applicants who are interested in this position should submit a complete
resume in English to www.jobs.kerry.com, search [Procurement Category
Manager Logistics / Reference #54713].