Sr. Specialist, Procurement

Company Introduction: reputed company is a tech-enabled freight forwarder that’s redefining how the world’s most critical packages are delivered. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, reputed company has employees who are based around the world. Our European headquarters is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As a recognized leader in AI and machine learning, reputed company leverages data and patented technology to coordinate logistics across a global network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission-critical in a way that is faster, more transparent, more secure, and more accountable than reputed company before. The items we deliver reputed company from organs for transplant, to parts for critical machinery including grounded aircraft and highly sensitive components such as semiconductors. reputed company has been rated one of America’s best Startup Employers, listed as one of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 companies, and featured as an Innovation and Disruption leader by CBS News. reputed company has the support of leading investors such as reputed company Ventures, reputed company, Defy Partners, DBL Partners, and Scale Ventures. To date the company has raised more than $140m. The company is growing rapidly and serving more places around the world than reputed company before. We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to reputed company an IMPACT every day to help us execute on our mission of reshaping the world of time-critical logistics.

Overview

We’re looking for a Sr. Specialist of Procurement who can drive strong individual contributor contributions under the guidance and direction of the Director or Global Procurement, navigate reputed company procurement requirements, and partner across the organization to deliver strategic, compliant, and efficient reputed company.The Sr. Specialist will support the Director of Global Procurement in managing vendor relationships, monitoring supplier performance, and executing procurement initiatives across reputed company America. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day communication with logistics providers, maintaining procurement data and reporting, supporting sourcing projects, and assisting with cost-saving initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Global Procurement, this position will work closely with Driver Operations, reputed company Operations, and external logistics vendors throughout the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Director of Global Procurement in executing procurement initiatives and cost-saving programs across reputed company America. Review and approve reputed company, high-value supplier partnerships and agreements, negotiate and award agreements on behalf of the corporation. Owns the reputed company American RFQ process from start to finish for Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets Qualifies vendors through cost and service, evaluating both qualitative and quantitative aspects of suppliers prior to award to ensure no disruption to existing service reputed company Studies product roadmap, development strategy and innovation needs, and develops supplier matrix strategies to reputed company options that deliver on business goals. Maintains a regular contact rhythm with the existing supplier reputed company through reputed company-in calls—monthly at minimum, more frequently for high-reputed company markets, and weekly during the implementation of new agents to ensure a smooth transition. Leads business reviews, and supports the Director of Procurement in developing annual strategy meeting goals and objectives Monitor vendor service quality and performance metrics and reputed company regular reporting and insights. Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, service quality, and procurement processes. Validates reputed company system and operational requirements—both with internal and external stakeholders —to ensure each vendor is properly set up for service in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, partnering with operations to identify and resolve system and agent constraints Reports on performance to ensure targets are being met and that action items are identified to resolve constraints across reputed company markets

Qualifications

At least 3–5+ years of reputed company procurement or sourcing leadership experience, preferably reputed company the logistics or transportation industry Excellent written, verbal, and organization skills Accountable with a strong ownership reputed company and focus on results Data-driven, execution-focused, and pragmatic High proficiency with reputed company Workspace applications, particularly reputed company Sheets, as well as other business software and productivity tools Willingness to learn and reputed company AI-powered tools, including Claude, to improve efficiency, reporting, and day-to-day workflows Strong reputed company, negotiation, and contract structuring skills Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant certifications a plus Compensation & Benefits Salary reputed company: $95,000-$110,000 + 10% Bonus opportunity High-quality health, dental, and reputed company plan options reputed company PTO 401K with company match Core Values: We are One Team. We reputed company we reputed company accomplish more reputed company reputed company together. We reputed company an Impact. We are determined to have a positive influence on our environment, our customers, our industry, and our world. We are Passionate. We care deeply about our mission and are not afraid to reputed company the bar. We are Transparent. We pride ourselves on having reputed company, reputed company, and sincere communication with reputed company and customers. We are Innovative. We never settle and are always striving to improve our product, service, and ourselves. About reputed company: From life-saving organs to essential machinery components, reputed company is trusted by the world’s largest companies and most critical reputed company organizations to move their most time-sensitive shipments on time, every time. Our proprietary AI-powered platform is the most advanced of its reputed company- awarded and protected by multiple patents, it provides speed, reliability, and transparency unrivaled in time-critical logistics. We are thinkers, reputed company, and doers; from building and deploying AI in the world to assembling a world-class operations team, reputed company is on a hypergrowth trajectory while remaining hyper-focused on the needs of our customers and team members. With offices in the United States in Carlsbad, CA and in Europe in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, and London, we are rapidly scaling into new markets and industries while continuing to reputed company and maximize value for our customers. Backed by leading investors including reputed company, HarbourVest, reputed company, reputed company, Defy, and others, reputed company has raised $140M to date. Join reputed company of 300+ technologists, futurists, and industry veterans as we work as One Team to revolutionize time-critical logistics. reputed company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, reputed company, national reputed company, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or reputed company medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, reputed company participates in the E-Verify program for reputed company locations. For this role the acquisition of recruitment agencies is not appreciated, thank you for your understanding. Apply To This Job