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Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist at Procurement People Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist at Procurement People in Harwood Heights, Illinois Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist Chicago, IL | $100,000 - $130,000 + Bonus + Benefits I'm currently partnering with a large US-based industrial organisation to recruit a Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist. This role sits within a strategic procurement function and will play a key part in transportation sourcing, carrier management, supplier negotiations and logistics cost optimisation across a complex operational network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading transportation sourcing events and competitive bidding processes
• Developing and expanding carrier relationships to improve capacity and service levels
• Negotiating transportation agreements and commercial terms
• Analysing freight spend, market trends and supplier performance data
• Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities across transportation spend categories
• Partnering with operations, logistics and commercial teams to support business objectives
• Driving continuous improvement through supplier management and network optimisation initiatives Ideal background:
• 5+ years' experience in transportation procurement, logistics sourcing or carrier management
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers and transportation suppliers
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to join a large-scale organisation where logistics and transportation procurement plays a critical role in overall business performance.

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