Assistant Manager - Procurement Planning

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries.

We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

The Production Procurement Assistant Manager is responsible for managing procurement activities that support production and operational functions across The Production Procurement Assistant Manager is responsible for managing procurement activities that support production, logistics, and operational functions across the organization. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, cost optimization efforts, and procurement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and purchasing competitiveness.

The position supports procurement initiatives related to automotive supply chain operations, including parts transportation services, consolidation center operations, outsourced workforce solutions, and other logistics-related service contracts. The role is expected to develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure service quality, operational continuity, and cost competitiveness across various procurement categories.

In addition, this position supports equipment and operational asset procurement, facility management services, and other indirect procurement activities, while leveraging procurement systems and data analytics tools to drive informed business decisions, continuous improvement, and sustainable cost-saving initiatives

$102,093 - $117,239 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

• - Lead sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• - Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost competitiveness, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• - Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and commercial analysis to support procurement decisions.

• - Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure optimal performance, quality, cost, and service levels.
• - Maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• - Perform supplier evaluations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• - Manage supplier and service contracts, including contract negotiations, renewals, compliance, and performance monitoring.
• - Support procurement activities related to outsourced services, facility management, equipment, and operational services.
• - Support procurement and contract management activities for parts transportation services, consolidation center operations, outsourced labor services, material handling equipment (MHE), and other logistics-related service categories.
• - Collaborate with service providers to ensure operational continuity, service quality, and cost competitiveness across supply chain and logistics operations.
• - Mitigate supply and service risks through sourcing strategies and supplier development.

• - Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• - Conduct spend analysis and cost benchmarking to support procurement planning and budget management.
• - Support annual procurement strategy development and purchasing forecasts.

• - Utilize GPMS, SAP, Power BI, and other procurement tools to improve procurement visibility and efficiency.
• - Develop procurement reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics for management review.
• - Analyze procurement and supplier performance data to support business decision-making.

• - Partner with Operations, Logistics, Finance, and other business functions to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• - Support new business launches, expansion projects, and operational improvement activities through effective procurement planning and execution.