XPO · 1 day ago
Manager, Category Management (Indirect) - Hybrid
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expXPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, seeking a Manager, Category Management to lead sourcing projects and implement category strategies. The role involves conducting complex analyses, defining sourcing specifications, and acting as a liaison to suppliers and business owners.
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Responsibilities
Complete complex analyses for assigned projects and identify category area business and product trends
Define sourcing specifications and cost reduction objectives, implement negotiation strategies and identify high impact sourcing-related solutions to meet or exceed business objectives
Conduct requests for proposal, requests for information, requests for quotes and reverse auctions as required (all RFxs) through use of strategic sourcing platform tools
Lead and facilitate sourcing projects through the full project lifecycle while managing and mitigating risk
Utilize lean concepts to drive process improvement and cost reductions without compromising business strategies or quality
Act as a corporate liaison to current and potential suppliers and business owners in support of strategic sourcing initiatives
Assist in the development of company and departmental standards, and manage within those standards as well as any applicable laws to ensure ethical negotiation and to preserve procurement reputation
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
5 years of purchasing, procurement or sourcing experience
2 years of managing multiple indirect categories and implementing category strategies
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred
3 years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing indirect services agreements
CPSM and/or Lean Six Sigma credential
Able to perform complex analysis in spreadsheet programs such as Excel
Able to collect and analyze financial market, business or technical information to draw conclusions and make educated recommendations impacting the sourcing plan or event
Able to facilitate/conduct large group meetings and deliver presentations for internal and external clients at all levels
Benefits
Full health insurance benefits available on day one
Life and disability insurance
Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
9 paid company holidays
401(k) option with company match
Education assistance
Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
Company
XPO
XPO is a provider of freight transportation and logistics services.
10001+ employees
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2022 (15)
2021 (6)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$741M2017-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $666M
2012-06-14IPO
2011-09-01Post Ipo Equity· $75M
Leadership Team
Mario Harik
Chief Executive Officer
Jay Silberkleit
Chief Information Officer
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