• Job Description

  Req#: 38320
  Company Overview:
  
  Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first- and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs.
  Job Description:
  The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing Omni Logistics’ procurement strategy across the IT and Technology category. This includes the procurement lifecycle including vendor discovery, vetting, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, performance management, and issue resolution. The Category Manager will be the Company’s expert in IT and Technology procurement requirements, the marketplace, including in-depth knowledge of existing and emerging vendors. The diligence and expertise provided by the Category Manager benefits the Omni Logistics enterprise as we develop and maintain market-leading service capabilities.
  
  Core Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Analyze IT and Technology market dynamics and company needs
  • Supplier discovery and vetting
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT and Technology landscape that includes vendor capabilities, services, assets, pricing structures, and other key characteristics needed for solution design or commercial discussions
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategy for individual initiatives
  • Develop and manage an IT and Technology spend cube with pertinent details on Company’s spend and savings opportunities by market and vendor
  • RFQ, select, negotiate, and contract with IT and Technology suppliers
  • Manage IT and Technology supplier performance and relationships, including score carding and QBRs
  • Liaison with stakeholders across Omni Logistics enterprise
  • Act as Point-of-Contact (POC) in a large station-based business environment
  • Follow up with key stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are carried out effectively
  • Project management and reporting
  • Drive Speed / Flexibility
  • Create and establish new processes to support business
  • Other duties as assigned
  Job Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work history
  • 3+ Years related experience
  • Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain industries preferred
  • Reports into the VP of Procurement
  Job Type:
  • Full Time / Salaried Position
  • Job location: Omni Logistics HQ Dallas Tx
  What We Offer:
  • Competitive base salary.
  • Two weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays.
  • Company provided life insurance.
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance options.
  • Commuter benefit plan.
  • Optional supplemental life insurance.
  • 401(k)
  • Wellness program.
  • A great place to work with a terrific culture.

• About the company

  Forward Air Corporation is a freight and logistics company. The Company provides less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, intermodal and pool distribution services across the United States and in Canada. The Company's segments include Expedited LTL, Truck...

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