Procurement Specialist

Location:
Parsippany, NJ

Shift: M-F 9AM – 5PM

Pay Rate: $60-$69/hr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across North America with a primary focus on logistics, transportation, warehousing, and indirect procurement categories
. This role will drive category strategies, supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives while ensuring service excellence and supply continuity.

The ideal candidate is a strategic procurement professional with expertise in sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and logistics operations. This individual will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and create long‑term value for the organization.

• Own and manage a regional procurement category portfolio, serving as the subject matter expert for assigned categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and procurement goals.
• Lead regional procurement initiatives and strategic projects with the potential for broader regional or global implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier performance, and overall procurement effectiveness.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for logistics-related categories, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution services.
• Optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining high standards of quality, service, and reliability.
• Monitor category performance and identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and operational efficiencies.

• Identify, evaluate, select, and develop best-in-class suppliers.
• Build and maintain a diverse and competitive supplier network across North America.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships that support innovation, cost reduction, and business growth.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive service, quality, delivery, and cost improvements throughout the supplier base.

• Partner with supply chain, operations, finance, manufacturing, logistics, and other business leaders to understand objectives and priorities.
• Influence stakeholders to adopt procurement best practices and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on procurement strategy, supplier capabilities, and market intelligence.

• Identify and assess supplier, market, and category risks.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to protect business continuity.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead initiatives that drive innovation, process improvements, and sustainable procurement practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Background in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience.
• Experience managing transportation, logistics, warehousing, or indirect procurement categories.
• Proven success negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience leading cross‑functional sourcing initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• MBA or advanced degree.
• CPSM, CPM, CIPS, APICS, or similar professional certification.
• Experience working in a multinational or regional procurement organization.
• Knowledge of procurement systems, spend analytics tools, and supplier management platforms.

• Lead high‑impact procurement initiatives across North America.
• Influence sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and business growth.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.