Procurement Lead

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Wisconsin, Green Bay
Sep 11, 2024
Your Job Are you looking for a unique supply chain opportunity supporting Rail Logistics? KBX Logistics is seeking a Transportation Procurement Lead that will support railroad logistics and rail freight pricing for commodities shipped or received by rail. This role adds value by procuring the best possible freight solutions that meet our service and cost competitive needs. As a member of this team, you have the opportunity to interact with businesses across Koch Industries and External Customers to identify and implement rail logistics solutions supporting the organization. Our Team The Transportation Procurement team is responsible for understanding shipper requirements and proactively and strategically engaging our carrier partners to deliver mutually beneficial and advantaged solutions. The scope of this role is primarily rail, but will interact with domestic surface modes, including Dedicated Truckload, One-Way Truckload, Intermodal, Flatbed, LTL, Expedited, Bulk, and more. The Transportation Procurement team is a part of KBX Logistics, a third-party logistics and assets management provider, which is a subsidiary of Koch Inc. The Transportation Procurement Team Manages over 100,000 rail carloads annually, supporting 165 rail served locations, both within Koch Industries' and external customers. We partner with all Class I railroads and many smaller railroads. What You Will Do Quote rail rates using routing options while adhering to vendor protocols Optimize rail routes while ensuring service meets customer needs Evaluate all transportation costs (demurrage, equipment leases, transit time, etc.) to obtain best value Develop negotiation strategies that align to business unit vision(s) Conduct spreadsheet analysis and data visualization responsibilities Manage contracts, rate databases, and rate analysis cycles Maintain historical pricing and negotiation detail data Benchmark and reporting of rail pricing industry (market specific) to analyze YoY costs Partner and own vendor relationships and leverage to proactively resolve conflicts Develop and implement best practices that support business vision Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience working for a shipper, railroad, or transportation company in a supply chain role Strong organizational and prioritization skills Experience in using large data sets for decision-making, reporting, and presenting to stakeholders. Ability to travel up to 10% What Will Put You Ahead BS/BA Degree with a concentration in Logistics or Supply Chain or Finance or Sales & Marketing Experience negotiating contracts, rates, terms and conditions and service levels Experience working in the procurement field for the rail industry At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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