Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. At GXO Logistics, delivering exceptional customer solutions is at the core of our success. As a Procurement Manager, you will lead indirect procurement across the AMAPAC region, driving category management strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, and negotiating impactful agreements that support business performance. This role requires a strategic, self-driven professional who thrives in ambiguity, can translate complex data into actionable plans, and collaborates effectively with stakeholders to deliver long-term value in a dynamic, fast-growing global environment. Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive program.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Serve as a category manager within the regional procurement team, specifically covering strategic activities in support of the indirect materials and services categories
• Develop and own procurement strategies in assigned categories
• Conduct opportunity analysis, market research, and supplier evaluation
• Construct commercial models and market baskets, develop and deploy RF(x) initiatives, conduct savings and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
• Negotiate contract terms with suppliers while ensuring alignment with company quality and performance standards
• Manage and align internal stakeholder interests, implement strategic solutions, and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure compliance
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, manage issue resolution, conduct periodic business reviews, and champion continuous improvement initiatives

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• At a minimum, you'll need Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 5 years of combined experience in strategic procurement and logistics/operations
• Solid experience with all modes of transportation and logistics
• Understanding of and experience with various rate structures
• Solid experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access)
• It'd be great if you also have:
• 3-5 years experience in procurement or supply chain roles with 1-3 years in a strategic capacity (category analyst, strategic sourcing specialist, or similar)
• OR 3-5 years experience in a sales or business development role with 1-3 years in account management at national or enterprise level
• Industry certification (APICS, ISM, etc)
• Availability to travel 5-10% of the time
• Experience in developing multi-year strategies, conducting or participating in RF(x) activities, and negotiating contracts with multi-site, regional, or enterprise scope
• Self-motivated work style; experience working well with minimal direct supervision or in a team environment; comfortable consulting with team members and management as needed
• Proficient in basic analysis (Excel PivotTables, PowerBI, etc)
• Solid interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working independently under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans. GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.