Job Title: Senior Category Manager - Transportation
Company: Nexeo Solutions
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Company Description:
Nexeo Solutions is focused exclusively on the business of connecting producers and customers of chemicals,
plastics, composites and environmental services. With operations across North America, Europe and Asia, Nexeo
Solutions aspires to be the global leader in our industry. Our global infrastructure, experienced team and efficient
private fleet position us to help your business connect to the opportunities of the global economic recovery. We
offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance,
disability, spending accounts and 401(k). For more information about Nexeo Solutions, visit
http://www.nexeosolutions.com/.
Position Summary:
The Senior Category Manager- Transportation will develop and implement national category strategies and
provider relationships to meet business needs by leveraging our transportation spend, to provide greater value in
cost, speed, delivery, responsiveness, and quality of services offered.
Key Responsibilities:
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Identify and lead sourcing projects and events within the category to optimize Total Cost of Ownership and
improve service levels to the business and customer.
Prepare RFXs to evaluate potential suppliers and make appropriate recommendations for sourcing
strategy.
Negotiate contracts with service providers that are aligned with the national strategy. Transportation
sourcing categories will include Parcel, LTL, Truckload, Flatbed, Intermodal, FCL, LCL, Freight
Forwarding, and Brokerage. The role also will handle fleet vehicle procurement and leases for rail cars.
Develops metrics to insure proper balance of supplier service and price.
Collaborate with Transportation to deliver operational excellence in the common carrier base. Interface
with operations, sales and carriers to insure continuous improvement.
Interface with plant and transportation operations personnel to insure compliance with the carrier
programs.
Maintain market intelligence related to transportation and logistics markets to identify market trends and
create potential risk mitigation strategies.
Investigate root cause analysis issues for problem reconciliation and lead corrective action for complaints
related to contractual issues associated with transportation.
May be required to travel up to 25%.
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree
preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
10 + years of procurement experience required.
Experience developing category strategies, sourcing and negotiating highly-complex services for a multisite global organization desired.
Strong negotiation skills with equipment vendors; prior Carrier interface desired.
Proven leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and presentation skills.
Must be able to create and develop concepts/solutions that support Nexeo's business requirements.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
Interested parties may submit their application at:
http://nexeo.taleo.net/careersection/12/jobdetail.ftl?job=11308&lang=en&sns_id=mailto