Fleet Procurement Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid Role: Mix of Onsite & Virtual) - Rosemont Illinois

Company: US Foods
Location: Rosemont, Illinois
Posted On: 09/21/2024

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of Food People! The Fleet Procurement Specialist is responsible for creating bid documents, analyzing bid responses, identifying potential vendors, and ensuring bids are completed and submitted on time. This role works to continuously improve the effectiveness of the fleet & asset procurement process. Role responsibilities include reviewing data, quantifying business opportunities, and communicating recommendations around strategic sourcing opportunities. This role is also responsible for execution of category level vendor/supplier performance routines.Flexible Work Policy: The Fleet Specialist position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (2 days per month) and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Managers and fleet SMEs to understand business needs and identify potential solutionsProcure and negotiate price and production capacity with a goal of creating benefit and overall increase in company profit, efficiency and service levels to support US Foods divisional needsPartner with cross-functional teams to gather information for bid proposals Support development of bid documentation, including RFI/RFP/RFQ Arrange bid initiation meetings, defines the structure of the proposal Collaborate with vendors and partners to ensure bid requirements are met Participate and understand legal requirements of bid proposals and identify key components necessary for contract compliance Analyze and evaluate the bid process and timelines for assigned bids including but not limited to preplanning, Bid Arrival, and Post Bid AwardExecute Vendor Performance Routines including regular business reviews by collecting input from cross functional teams (Fleet, DCs, Operations) and provide feedback to Vendors using scorecards to identify continuous improvement opportunitiesTrack and report bid performances
RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Fleet Maintenance Operation, Legal, FinanceExternal: Fleet vendors and suppliers MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 3 years of transportation, logistics and/or supply chain experienceBroad knowledge of transportation industry and carrier operationsSourcing experienceKnowledge of various transportation assets and servicesBasic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPointProven relationship building skills with ability to communicate with carrier leadershipHighly analytical, with ability to conduct basic analyses independentlyIndependent, self-motivated, proactive team player with strong work ethic EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, transportation, supply chain or equivalent experience#LI-RJ1#LI-HYBRID***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** More...

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