Category Manager

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Logistics Procurement!
Are you passionate about supply chain excellence and strategic sourcing? This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, global organization. As part of our Americas Supply Chain Procurement team, you’ll lead critical sourcing and contracting initiatives for road, rail, and intermodal logistics services—helping us deliver reliability, quality, and cost optimization across our operations.

We’re looking for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at negotiation, and brings deep expertise in transportation procurement. If you’re ready to take on a high-visibility role with cross-functional collaboration and strategic influence, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

This is a full-time contract role as a member of the Supply Chain Procurement team in the Americas Region, responsible for Sourcing and Contracting of Road, Rail, and Intermodal Logistics Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop regional procurement strategies and manage sourcing & contracting for logistics services in line with operational and business requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations and placements with a focus on value creation for regional supply chain needs.
• Ensure all routes and rates are current; quote and contract new lanes promptly.
• Manage supplier performance, segment supplier base, and review KPIs to ensure expectations and value delivery.
• Collaborate internally with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and category metrics for stakeholders.
• Provide market insights and trends to inform business decisions.

Job-Specific Skills

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels and cultures.
• Proven expertise in negotiation, supplier management, analytics, and change management.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Supply Chain, or Business Administration (or Bachelor’s with extensive relevant experience).
• 10+ years in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, and contracting of land and intermodal transportation services.
• Minimum 7+ years directly managing procurement of rail transportation and logistics services in the Americas.
• Strong SAP experience; Ariba preferred.