What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Sourcing Manager position at Kuehne+Nagel?
We are looking for a National Sourcing Manager to manage projects in the nation for our 3PL vertical. If you have successful 3PL (Third-party Logistics) sourcing experience and are motivated by being a key player in warehouse start - up and existing projects consider joining Kuehne Nagel in Dallas, TX.
Your Role
Lead the tactical sourcing initiatives For the US Market related to multiple spend categories, ensuring alignment with all key stakeholders, organizational development, tools, Global Procurement governance & policies in alignment with organizational goals.
Your Responsibilities
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
Your Role
Lead the tactical sourcing initiatives For the US Market related to multiple spend categories, ensuring alignment with all key stakeholders, organizational development, tools, Global Procurement governance & policies in alignment with organizational goals.
Your Responsibilities
- Drive procurement excellence and ensure alignment with key stakeholders
- Experience with procurement tools such as VMS (vendor management system) and P2P (procure-to-pay)
- Successful Project Implementation for new business or new (global) Procurement Initiatives
- Establish and maintain Governance & Policies within local Categories
- Fostering strong relations with national leadership team, Business Development, stakeholders & suppliers
- Lead negotiations, manage risks to support business continuity & growth
- Deliver quantified agreed financial savings targets.
- Develops and maintains an accurate accounting of the procurement spend reporting.
- Identifies new procurement related opportunities to grow the gross profit of the business and to be distinctive in the market area.
- Maintain and develop key supplier relationship
- Drive cost efficiency initiatives and RFQs (request for quotation)
- A Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent work experience
- 3 – 5 years of experience in Racking, Material Handling Equipment, Facilities management, Contingent Labor, and indirect procurement spend category
- 3 years of experience with Project Management
- 3 years of Logistics and 3PL experience
- Preferred qualifications include strong organizational, communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills to effectively foster respect and teamwork with both internal and external partners
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
