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Summary
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will be responsible for developing/refining the procurement strategy for a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients. This position will work hand-in-hand with strong mentors, talented local operations teams, and supply chain engineers to design, implement, and maintain best in class transportation solutions. Directly engage with supply chain leaders at diverse customer base and within many of the nation's leading transportation service providers. Develop and maintain a network of service providers and be responsible to foster the relationship while engaging them on the best opportunities for our mutual success.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the liaison between the carrier and the customer. This includes in depth discussions with executive level leadership, understanding what both the carrier and customer needs are in order to align the relationships, acting on behalf of the carrier and/or customer when presenting and educating what the benefits are of building the business relationship

• Carrier analysis, price, and service negotiations

• Interaction with internal business and support services teams - Promoting strategic procurement vision for client carrier portfolio

• RFP creation and responsibility for analysis and strategic carrier selection

• Presentation and route guide preparation

Additional Responsibilities

• Market research

• Continuous improvement in all segments of the business

• ISO procedure creation & maintenance

• Assists manager in training of new team members

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle and analyze large data files and respond with the customer in mind

• Able to develop procurement strategy to support client savings goals and business requirements

• Ability to conduct presentations internally and externally as a subject matter expert

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices

• Working knowledge of TM capabilities & industry tools intermediate required

• Knowledge of logistics and the ability to integrate supply chain components intermediate required

• Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) intermediate required

• Working knowledge of standard procurement strategies/principles intermediate required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required Business, Logistics or related field

• Five (5) years or more Industry related experience required

• One (1) year or more prior experience conducting presentations to both internal & external customers required

• One (1) year or more prior experience in negotiations and building strategic business relationships required

• Working knowledge of TM capabilities & industry tools intermediate required

• Knowledge of logistics and the ability to integrate supply chain components intermediate required

• Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) intermediate required

• Working knowledge of standard procurement strategies/principles intermediate required

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Job Category

Procurement

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.

Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$80,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$90,000

The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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