What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager position at T.D. Williamson?
At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.
Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.
About The Role
We are looking for a Category Manager Logistics Sourcing to manage ad develop category profiles with spend analytics, market information, benchmarking intel and supplier dynamics. Work with business and functional stakeholders to understand business needs/constraints, and identify procurement related value creation opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Include
Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.
About The Role
We are looking for a Category Manager Logistics Sourcing to manage ad develop category profiles with spend analytics, market information, benchmarking intel and supplier dynamics. Work with business and functional stakeholders to understand business needs/constraints, and identify procurement related value creation opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Contract third party logistic service providers including Managed Transportation global suppliers
- Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior and competitor activities in order to identify growth opportunities and market gaps.
- Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.
- Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships.
- Prepare and run tenders for the categories in scope, dealing with all relevant stakeholders (service providers, internal customers and cross functional teams)
- Collect data, complete market research, define terms and conditions, negotiate proposals and finalize contracts
- Manage service providers, follow market trends and legislative changes
- Provide input and expertise in all relevant improvement and development projects (footprint analysis, make or buy, cost efficiency, etc.)
- Implement purchasing policy and best practices
- University Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, significant experience as a substitute.
- Significant experience (minimum 8 years) in transportation purchasing/sourcing/insourcing/outsourcing/control tower management areas.
- English written and spoken fluently; any other language is a plus.
- Experience, education and/or certification in Project Management is a plus. Relevant skills in procurement: negotiation, supplier management, and procurement.
- Strong analytical capabilities in order to manage cost analysis, budgets, and reports.
- Solid market knowledge of different areas within Logistics (trucking, courier, airfreight, sea, warehousing, customs brokerage, etc.).
- Operational knowledge of different areas within Logistic / Supply Chain & Procurement: transportation by land, sea, warehousing, distribution networks, and complex logistics systems is a plus.
- Experience with e-Procurement platforms is an asset.
- Some travel will be required Domestically and/or International.
