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On · 7 hours ago

Senior Lead - Procurement Category Management, Logistics

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

On is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Lead – Logistics Procurement Category Manager to join their Global Logistics Procurement organization. This role is crucial for shaping and executing the global logistics procurement strategy while managing significant freight spend across various regions.

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Responsibilities

Define, align, and execute a global parcels / last-mile / courier sourcing roadmap, delivering sustainable value creation, risk mitigation, and savings

Lead complex strategic sourcing initiatives end-to-end, including strategy development, RFP design, tender execution, negotiations, supplier selection, contract award, and post-award performance governance

Act as a senior-management escalation point for recurring commercial and procurement issues with logistics service providers

Drive procurement transformation by developing and implementing enhanced global transportation procurement standards

Partner closely with Distribution & Logistics, Inbound Transportation, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Regional Operations teams across Americas, APAC, and Europe

Support procurement initiatives and contract negotiations for contract logistics (warehousing) where required

Prepare and present executive-level business cases, supported by robust data analysis and market intelligence

Monitor logistics and transportation market development globally, proactively identifying opportunities for renegotiation, corrective actions, or new tenders

Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic logistics partners, recognizing that procurement is fundamentally a people-driven discipline

Qualification

Logistics procurementStrategic sourcingData analysisContract logistics procurementCategory managementGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder managementFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsTime managementProblem-solving

Required

Minimum 6 years of experience in logistics procurement and strategic sourcing, with strong, hands-on expertise in parcels and last-mile transportation procurement at regional or global level

Demonstrated management of high freight spend across multiple countries or regions (mandatory)

Proven mastery of end-to-end logistics category management, underpinned by a strong understanding of logistics procurement processes and market dynamics

Solid operational logistics experience (minimum 4 years), enabling effective collaboration with operations teams

Strong strategic mindset with the ability to operate independently and drive continuous improvement

Highly analytical, data-driven, and comfortable translating complex data into clear executive recommendations

Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, particularly Sheets/Excel and Slides/PowerPoint

Confident and credible communicator, able to engage effectively with senior leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in dynamic and ambiguous environments

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple workstreams

Fluent in English; additional languages are a strong advantage