Senior Logistics Procurement Manager

Senior Logistics Procurement Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering or Business is required. Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Logistics Purchasing preferably within consumer electronics / hi-tech industry is a plus
• Direct experience sourcing Transportation services (Ocean, Air, LTL, Parcel, Truckload, Final Mile), Warehousing services and Customs preferred
• Knowledge of operational experience within Logistics & Distribution and eSourcing tool
• Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating contracts for services procurement, understanding of outsourcing models and cost associated with them, total cost models, should cost model, service rate benchmarking and contractual negotiation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Logistics Sourcing category and own the engagements at all levels with carriers, suppliers and partners. This includes ownership of all partnerships and a sourcing portfolio that enables the transportation and distribution of Roku transportation, customs and warehousing spend
• Negotiate and gain agreement to Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, NDA and other contracts with carriers and freight forwarders
• Negotiate, manage, coordinate, and support Logistics sourcing activities for all modes of Freight (Ocean, Trucking (FTL/LTL), Parcel & Final Mile) including warehousing and brokerage preparing RFx, managing the process and analyzing competitive bids using eSourcing tool
• Use functional expertise in logistics, transportation and warehouse management while leveraging partner insights and requirements to establish and execute market leading sourcing category and supply base strategies via market knowledge, carrier contacts, supplier rationalization, predictable and industry leading pricing plan, and total cost of ownership (TCO) cost modeling through transparent supplier relationship management
• Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, availability and cost status
• Identify cost optimization opportunities by facilitating internal and partner team collaboration to achieve year-over-year improvements
• Partner with the Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Service teams to deliver the most aggressive and closest-to-the-pin costing and budget (capex) projections, with the ability to stand up under scrutiny while balancing both cost and performance
• Host QBR and carrier scorecard reviews and work with carriers on a range of topics including operations, invoicing, performance concerns, purchase orders, cost savings, etc.
• Achieve established commitments on total cost results, supply, quality, claims and compliance adherence, and on-time delivery
• Travel 10-20% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree a plus
• Experience in Logistics Purchasing preferably within consumer electronics / hi-tech industry is a plus