Sr Manager of Procurement | Industry- Warehouse, Logistics, Final Mile, Supply Chain

OnTrac is hiring a Senior Manager of Procurement

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter! 

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement, the Procurement Senior Manager is responsible for the management and execution of critical category sourcing strategies for OnTrac. They are the principal owner of the sourcing process for multiple categories, driving stakeholder management, preparation and execution of negotiations, and making final supply recommendations to the business. 

Primary Responsibilities of the Role

• Contribute to building a culture of procurement excellence within OnTrac so that procurement is viewed as a strategic partner. Key spend categories include labor, IT hardware and software, warehouse supplies, office supplies, repair and maintenance, utilities, and travel.
• Assist in building internal capability - encompassing people, processes and technologies - across procurement, engineering, finance, operations, and more.
• Develop category savings goals. Track financial results, implementation performance and supplier performance; identify gaps and variances in performance and take corrective action to restore performance to plan.
• Support procurement initiatives in partnership with P&L owners to develop target financial goals and results, manage supplier performance to meet defined business requirements.
• Lead the development of negotiation strategies, cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help stakeholders understand trade-offs and business benefits of various negotiation strategies/outcomes.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers; communicate results to business; develop final sourcing recommendation(s) and ensure broad support among stakeholders; Develop and manage supplier relationships.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience Requirements

• An undergraduate degree is required, with strong preference for degrees in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• At least 7 years of work experience in Procurement, Finance, or related disciplines.

• An analytical and strategic thinker, financially savvy with strong financial acumen and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.
• Success working with cross-functional teams, and leading projects and complex change initiatives.
• Aptitude for and interest in technical topics, e.g., when sourcing a technical material or service, he/she is naturally interested in learning technical details of the material/service; the ability and interest to learn about and confidently discuss technical materials and services supplied to the high temperature insulation industry.
• Demonstrated leadership capability; able to positively influence the organization through effective communication and drive culture change.
• Proactive and creative; able to make effective and timely decisions and think beyond traditional solutions.
• Results‐oriented; demonstrated ability to create/identify and capture savings opportunities.
• Embraces fact‐based decision-making processes; naturally seeks to leverage/integrate detailed cost modeling & scenario analysis.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills; strong listening skills; naturally inclusive in decision‐making environments and able to connect and collaborate well with engineers.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; credible with internal stakeholders and external audiences, e.g., suppliers; comfortable meeting with/presenting to executives and senior management.
• A flexible, dynamic, self‐demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate themselves and others and work well in a fast-paced environment.

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply!

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 

OnTrac is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply. 

Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer.