Transportation Procurement Manager

As a Transportation Procurement Manager at Pittsburgh Paints, you'll lead strategic sourcing and purchasing for $85M in transportation spend across multiple modes-including parcel, rail, LTL, truckload, international, bulk, courier, and dedicated. This role plays a critical part in driving cost reduction, building supplier strategies, and partnering cross-functionally to support the company's logistics goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transportation sourcing events from strategy development to successful completion, focusing on cost optimization.
• Manage purchasing for all transportation modes: parcel, rail, LTL, truckload, international, bulk, courier, and dedicated.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to align strategic goals.
• Conduct detailed data gathering, market research, and develop sourcing strategies.
• Utilize purchasing tools and spend management software to run RFIs, RFPs, and reverse auctions for global suppliers.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and cost-avoidance opportunities by leveraging category knowledge and market insights.
• Oversee bid projects and ensure alignment with operations roadmaps.
• Review purchase orders and requisitions for compliance with company policies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate and formalize supply agreements to secure strategic advantages.
• Address and resolve service issues and disputes while protecting company interests.
• Keep leadership informed through regular updates on critical suppliers, upcoming projects, and forward-looking needs.
• Stay current on market trends and industry conditions to inform sourcing strategies.
• Support multiple simultaneous initiatives with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related quantitative discipline required.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and transportation.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently from start to finish.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, including advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency with Jaggaer ASO or similar sourcing tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of transportation pricing structures, freight requirements, and contract standards.
• Limited travel required.