Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years in sourcing and supplier relationship management, with leadership experience.
Preferred experience in global procurement, logistics, or supply chain management.
Strong skills in leadership, strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle, advanced Excel, and P2P platforms.
Ability to lead change and drive cost improvements while building relationships.
Preferred certifications: CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma Black Belt.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement global sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
Lead negotiations and manage supplier contracts for favorable outcomes.
Identify cost-saving initiatives and improve purchasing efficiencies.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and support initiatives.
Oversee procurement operations and identify process improvement opportunities.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
Flexible work arrangements and potential for remote work.
Supportive company culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
Travel opportunities for global sourcing initiatives.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Global Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, market conditions, and supply chain requirements. Analyze industry trends, demand forecasts, and supplier markets to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to improve performance, support business growth, and ensure reliable delivery of quality goods and services. Identify and evaluate prospective suppliers based on cost, quality, safety, delivery, and overall business value.
Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead supplier negotiations, requests for proposals and quotations, pricing agreements, and contract terms to achieve favorable commercial outcomes while ensuring compliance with organizational requirements.
Cost Optimization and Spend Management: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, improve purchasing efficiencies, and drive compliance with established sourcing strategies and procurement policies. Monitor spending patterns and develop opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
Supplier Performance and Compliance: Establish and monitor supplier key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Address performance gaps and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and company business conduct guidelines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with internal business leaders, project teams, and key stakeholders to understand procurement needs, support strategic initiatives, and deliver effective purchasing solutions across the organization.
Procurement Operations and Process Improvement: Oversee purchasing activities, purchase orders, supplier agreements, material expediting, and procurement documentation as required. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve procure-to-pay (P2P) systems, and enhance procurement efficiency.
Supplier Development and Risk Management: Support supplier development initiatives, evaluate supplier capabilities, and collaborate with internal teams to improve supplier quality, reliability, and long-term supply chain performance.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze procurement data, supplier performance, market trends, and purchasing activity to prepare reports, support management decisions, and measure progress against procurement objectives.
Leadership and Governance: Provide procurement expertise and guidance to internal functions, support change management, and continuous improvement initiatives, and promote accountability, integrity, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of five years of sourcing and supplier relationship management experience, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory capabilities.
Experience in global procurement, logistics, transportation, or supply chain management preferred.
Strong leadership, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle, advanced Excel, and procure-to-pay (P2P) platforms.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive cost improvements, and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computers
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment
Travel 10-20%
About Crane Worldwide Logistics
Crane Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics company that provides customized supply chain solutions to various industries. The company offers air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and other logistics services. Crane Worldwide Logistics operates in more than 120 locations across 30 countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
