What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Procurement Specialist position at Runergy Alabama?
- Supplier Price Negotiation and Procurement:
- Managed daily inquiries, price comparisons, and pricing for truck suppliers and other logistics services in the United States.
- Ensure the company receives the best possible pricing while maintaining service quality by negotiating with suppliers.
- Continuously monitor the market to identify new cost-saving opportunities and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Warehousing and Operational Cost Management:
- Manage and negotiate pricing for warehousing and operational fees in the United States.
- Perform price comparisons across different warehousing providers to ensure cost competitiveness.
- Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to ensure pricing aligns with operational requirements.
- New Supplier Onboarding:
- Identify and evaluate potential new logistics suppliers, including truck services, warehousing providers, customs brokers, and other relevant services.
- Lead negotiations for new contracts with logistics suppliers, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
- Collaborate with the Procurement Department to establish agreements and align contract terms with company goals and requirements.
- Supplier Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with logistics suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contract terms, and address any issues promptly.
- Act as a point of contact for logistics suppliers and resolve any issues related to pricing, service, or delivery.
- Cost Analysis and Reporting:
- Track and analyze logistics procurement costs to ensure that the company is getting the most competitive rates.
- Prepare regular reports on logistics costs and savings opportunities to provide visibility to management.
- Work with the finance and logistics teams to develop budgets and forecast costs for logistics operations.
- Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Work closely with the logistics, operations, and procurement teams to ensure smooth coordination of logistics activities and alignment with business needs.
- Assist the procurement team in coordinating with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of services.
- Support cross-functional teams in identifying and implementing logistics optimization initiatives.
- Contract Negotiation and Management:
- Draft, review, and negotiate logistics-related contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms for the company.
- Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure contract compliance and manage renewals.
- Regularly review contracts to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with market conditions.