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Category Manager- Logistics And Transportation-March 2024
Oshkosh
Mar 29, 2026
About Category Manager- Logistics And Transportation

  Job Title

  Category Manager- Logistics and Transportation

  Job Description

  The Procurement Category Manager – Transportation & Warehousing, will champion strategic sourcing activities for logistics across the 30+ North America sites. This position is responsible for the implementation of category sourcing strategies, including day-to-day interaction with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality goods and services at optimum cost. The Manager collaborates and works closely with other functions in the organization to implement Total Cost of Ownership improvement opportunities within the category. This position negotiates pricing and terms with selected key suppliers; this position does not provide tactical planning or purchase order administrative support.

  Strategy Implementation (50%) – Supports implementation of overall multi-year procurement strategies and translates the strategies into concrete action plans at the site level.

  Relationship Management (10%) - Develops strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

  Negotiation (20%) - Manages the negotiation preparation, process and results.

  Analysis (20%) – Provides analysis and recommendations for cost savings opportunities.

  Skills and Qualifications Required

  Bachelor's Degree in a related field

  5+ years of relevant experience (logistics, procurement, negotiations and contract management)

  Technical level expertise in logistics processes, technology platforms (CzarLite, PC Miler, etc.) and their practical application across all modes (TL, LTL, Parcel, Air, Expedite).

  Working knowledge of procurement processes and sourcing strategy development.

  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  About Aston Carter:

  Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you.

  At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

  Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.

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