Senior Manager Procurement

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Location: Duluth, Georgia (relocating to Buckhead, GA July 2026)

Compensation: $95000-$125,000

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since 2002, we have delivered innovative transportation and supply chain solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We support the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries through operational excellence and advanced logistics technology.

The Senior Manager – Procurement is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement initiatives supporting GLOVIS America's Freight Forwarding operations. This role drives cost optimization, service excellence, and supplier performance across domestic transportation and international freight forwarding networks.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in logistics procurement, transportation sourcing, and supplier relationship management while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational goals and long‑term business growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• 8–12 years of direct experience in freight forwarding, domestic transportation procurement, logistics, supply chain, or related functions
• Experience leading procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management initiatives
• Strong knowledge of transportation markets, logistics services, and vendor management practices
• Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and supplier relationships

• Master’s Degree
• 10–15 years of experience in freight forwarding, transportation procurement, contract logistics, or integrated supply chain environments
• Experience supporting complex domestic and international transportation networks

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Contract negotiation and vendor management
• Financial analysis and cost optimization
• Supplier performance management and KPI development
• Risk assessment and business continuity planning
• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting capabilities
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for transportation, freight forwarding, and logistics services
• Analyze market trends, freight rates, capacity conditions, and industry developments to identify sourcing opportunities
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining service quality and operational performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvement efforts
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard transportation carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers
• Lead RFQ, RFP, and transportation bidding processes
• Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and contractual terms to maximize value and minimize risk
• Manage supplier contracts, renewals, compliance, and performance reviews

• Establish supplier KPIs and performance scorecards
• Conduct regular business reviews and performance evaluations
• Monitor service quality, transit times, cost performance, and customer satisfaction metrics
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with supplier partners

• Collaborate with logistics, operations, sales, customer service, and supply chain teams to support business objectives
• Provide sourcing expertise and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Support issue resolution related to transportation capacity, service disruptions, claims, and escalations
• Drive alignment between procurement strategy and operational requirements
• Identify transportation and supply chain risks and develop contingency sourcing strategies
• Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team…