Transportation Procurement Specialist

This position is responsible for contractual administration, procurement analytical support, claims recovery, rate filing activities, and cost controls representing financial obligations exceeding $1B in annualized spend. The specialist will support Transportation Procurement activities across all modes and transportation providers in support of Transportation Claims Administration with a value of over $2.5M and contract management support for a $1B annual contract spend.

What You Will Do

The specialist will retrieve and analyze data, design and build reports, and present findings to ensure the effective and efficient use of transportation resources. They will develop strategic and tactical performance metrics to support carrier performance meetings, decision making, and carrier award selections. They will also ensure contract language complies with Ross Legal and Risk Management requirements and proactively manage closure prior to expiration dates.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent follow-up and follow-through skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels and departments. The specialist must have a high level working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point, and be able to work well with others.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years-experience in Transportation or Logistics with direct Claims experience preferred.
• Experience working with Logistics and Transportation Contracts preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently to complete projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Must have strong written and oral communications skills to communicate effectively with all levels and departments both within and outside the company.
• Detailed oriented with an emphasis on accuracy.
• Flexibility - must be able to receive instructions from multiple managers and prioritize accordingly.
• High level working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to travel – less than 10% of the time.

Benefits

• No benefits explicitly mentioned in the posting