Procurement Sourcing Manager - Logistics

Procurement Sourcing Manager - Logistics

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the end-to-end contracting, negotiations, and supply base management of one or more of the following Domestic and International Logistics modes such as Truckload/Intermodal, Ocean, LTL, Small Parcel, Drayage, and Final Mile
• Leads sourcing events and execute complex initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable cost reductions, contract risk mitigation, productivity improvements, quality, and service levels
• Enable successful execution of project and category management strategies
• Work closely with internal business leaders to impact and define sourcing approach, assess market conditions, and monitor ongoing effectiveness
• Mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks in the supply base ensuring JCPenney is adequately protected, contingency plans are developed, and privacy requirements are met
• Implement savings realization practices by building methods for incorporating savings from sourcing initiatives into annual operating budgets
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulations and internal policies or procedures to ensure the behavior exhibited by the organization is honest, ethical, and professional
• Work with Sourcing Director to establish semi-annual category business plans to achieve company goals and objectives

Key Relationships:

• Engage at all levels across a diverse set of internal and external stakeholder groups to influence ideal strategic outcomes and ensure support and sponsorship of sourcing initiatives
• Has a sense of urgency and pace, managing milestones with capacity to prioritize/align conflicting demands
• Good planning/project management skills - able to develop comprehensive workable solutions in complex situations
• Solid organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree desired
• Successful, multi-year track record of managing projects, business relationships, and staff development (5+ years of work experience in procurement, or equivalent)
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certification is desirable
• Expert commodity experience preferred
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking , and analytical skills
• Proactive, inquisitive, self-motivated, and has a growth mindset
• Has a sense of urgency and pace, managing milestones with capacity to prioritize/align conflicting demands
• Good planning/project management skills - able to develop comprehensive workable solutions in complex situations
• Solid organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills with a deep understanding of contractual fundamentals
• Ability to function, and lead ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations
• Strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively to multiple levels
• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve results

What you get:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.

Job Title: Procurement Sourcing Manager - Logistics
Location: Plano, TX, United States -
Job ID: 1113915

J.C. Penney Company Inc.
Plano, Texas