Sr Associate, Procurement

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action:
Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Sr Associate – Transportation Procurement

Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, Food Saver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.

Role Summary

The Sr Associate – Transportation Procurement supports the effective procurement and management of Truckload, Intermodal, LTL, Flatbed, Bulk, and Reefer services, striving to purchase at the optimal overall cost consistent with desired delivery and service levels. This role provides direct support to two Category Managers — one covering LTL/Flatbed and one covering Truckload/Intermodal/Bulk/Reefer — and serves as the primary point of contact for freight spend in Canada, with additional support responsibilities across the United States and Mexico.

Specific Responsibilities:

Category Manager Support & Canada Freight Ownership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight procurement in Canada, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders and carriers on day-to-day issues and escalations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight procurement in Canada, conducting RFx events as needed to balance service, capacity and cost
• Provide dedicated analytical and tactical support to the LTL/Flatbed Category Manager and the Truckload/Intermodal/Bulk/Reefer Category Manager, including data analysis, reporting, and execution of category initiatives
• Support U.S. and Mexico freight spend and carrier relationships as needed, in coordination with the Category Managers
• Manage relationships with existing carriers in the Newell network, providing support and resolution on service issues to stakeholders across the organization globally

Low Volume Program (Thunderdome)

• Own end-to-end management of the low volume carrier program (Thunderdome), including carrier onboarding, rate maintenance, performance tracking, and issue resolution
• Monitor Thunderdome carrier performance and cost against targets, escalating gaps and recommending adjustments to the Category Managers

Carrier Vetting & Mini-Bid Support

• Support the carrier vetting process, including evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance criteria for prospective carriers
• Coordinate new carrier onboarding steps in partnership with the Category Managers and internal stakeholders
• Support execution of the mini-bid process for spot and incremental lane coverage, including compiling bid results, cost comparisons, and recommendations

Sourcing & Procurement Execution

• Understand and drive purchasing measures including productivity and payment terms targets
• Negotiate with carriers for best total cost
• Share accountability for cost and productivity targets across all Divisions
• Manage and execute appropriate RFI, RFP, RFQ, and other formal supplier evaluation processes
• Utilize Sourcing and RFx tools to drive competitive bids and cost savings
• Prioritize timelines and needs of multiple projects…