Director, Procurement & Pricing job in Schaumburg at BNSF Logistics LLC

BNSF Logistics is a technology and people-driven third-party logistics company that delivers what matters - to our people, our customers, our carriers, and our communities. BNSF Logistics is a place where diverse talent works together every day in an inclusive way to create and implement the best ideas to help us DELIVER WHAT MATTERS. We achieve this through our commitment to our Guiding Principles which helps us create the ultimate competitive advantage in the marketplace.

We PROTECT THE WELL-BEING OF OURSELVES AND OTHERS

We DRIVE INNOVATION AND EMBRACE TRANSFORMATION

We RESPECT AND SERVE EVERYONE

We KEEP OUR COMMITMENTS

We FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

We CELEBRATE AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY!

Primary Functions:

The primary function of the Director, Procurement and Pricing is to set the strategic direction of and define sound policies for the procurement, pricing, and acquisition integration aspect of the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

A highly effective Director, Procurement and Pricing has extensive knowledge and experience of multiple aspects of multimodal supply chain solutions. The Director, Procurement and Pricing is able to effectively leverage their knowledge and experience to lead multiple teams in procuring carrier capacity and overseeing pricing activities to drive overall business profitability.

Position Responsibilities:

* Assist Sales and support Operations with completion of customer requests for information and pricing.
* Collaborate with Senior Leadership to establish and implement pricing and procurement strategies to employ to win profitable business from our customers
* Lead efforts to establish pricing strategies for each customer opportunity received
* Lead efforts to determine procurement tactics employed for both awarded and prospective business
* Lead efforts to perform freight network analysis, optimization, and logistics engineering to support customer needs and opportunities.
* Manage Pricing and Procurement & Network Analysis teams
* Establish the strategic direction for developing and increasing carrier communication automation across the organization.
* Lead specialized pricing projects and carrier bids to assist Operations in procuring additional carrier capacity.
* Work with the acquisition team to lead the integration of companies acquired.
* Work with the Technology team to develop, enhance, and implement the technology tools needed to support the organization's pricing and procurement needs
* Lead efforts to deepen carrier relationships for Procurement needs and work with customers on Pricing needs, as needed.
* Develop new offerings and product improvement.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

* Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc.
* Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 10 years related experience and/or training, and 5 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

BNSF Logistics offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to:

* Competitive pay
* Comprehensive health benefits package
* Employee discounts on autos, travel, electronics, insurance, etc.
* Professional training staff with an industry leading Learning Management System
* Company culture that recognizes its employees

BNSF Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago