Category Manager Procurement, Houston, TX

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

CEVA Logistics is currently hiring a Procurement Category Manager located in Houston, TX . This position is responsible for:

• Knowledge in Facilities, Construction, Energy and Waste categories (not limited to these areas of focus).
• Strategic Procurement management (negotiation, cost comparison, cost reduction, lead-time, quality issues, customer service support to stakeholders).
• Responsible for all day-to-day procurement activities.
• Reports on Company tools.
• Data analysis and risk management.
• Support Headquarter implementations to be implemented regionally.
• Gather insights from suppliers and stakeholders.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead, develop and implement category strategy best practices, and initiatives that support strong improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified.
• Negotiate savings, VID and cost avoidance and report on the company tool monthly.
• Executes category sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFP’s, documents bid; develops selection criteria and drives the selection of suppliers in collaboration with a cross-functional teams; conducts supplier negotiations and ongoing supplier management.
• Aligned with the company and station needs, create major saving projects to optimize their budget spend, guaranteeing quality and spend reduction is delivered.
• Drives consolidation of spend and seeks out synergies across Business Units where applicable, reduce/minimize maverick buying by creating catalogs/strategies.
• Support and enable critical project resourcing initiatives for team.
• Have regular meetings and calls with stakeholders to understand their needs on station/sites/corporate and to address their needs to align it with the category strategy and projects.
• Execute complex analytical scenarios to highlight financial pros and cons of supplier proposals.
• Negotiate contracts in collaboration with Legal and stakeholders.
• Travel as needed for business (up to 10%), to visit sites and locations.
• Lead subject matter expert for categories in US and Canada.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Qualification profile/ Professional Expertise:

• Min 8 years of management experience in procurement processes, and negotiation.
• Min 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing.

• Master’s degree (preferably in business administration, economics, finance, supply chain).

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internal and external suppliers.
• Possess in depth knowledge of procurement process and best practices.
• Understanding of procurement practices and procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced language skills, specifically Spanish is a plus.

• Able to manage time efficiently and handle competing priorities. Able to work independently with little supervision.

Personal skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills:

• ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and simple way
• ability to deal with ambiguous situations and different interests
• ability to develop and establish solid and trustworthy relationships

• Good communication and coordination skills to manage relationships with global and regional procurement organizations.

• Good analytical skills, logical approach to complex matters and ability of strategic thinking and planning.

• Result-oriented, problem solving, decision and execution focused.

• Understanding of intercultural differences.

• Loyalty to Group values, guiding principles and policies, personal integrity, and ethics.
• Team player who works on a collaborative environment.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car, and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.