Administrator - Vehicle Logistics Procurement

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Administrator - Vehicle Logistics Procurement position will be responsible for executing the day-to-day Procurement operations supporting the strategic sourcing for transportation and all other business departments at GLOVIS America, Inc. This position is responsible for administration and business support in managing vendor contracts to include negotiation, implementation, purchasing of goods and services for the organization. Duties include but are not limited to; participating in the review of vendor rates, market studies, and support supplier relationships for the best procurement/ business practices.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management and general oversight to FV Transportation procurement with external supply chain and its processes
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and potential suppliers, as well as internal business stakeholders
• Proactive management of overall supplier performance and fidelity of supplier scorecards
• Oversee categories of procurement activities to maintain continuity of supply for current and future business needs
• Review and validate existing supplier contracts, ensure on-going and future feasibility with internal stakeholders
• Provide market study insights and trends for related business and for required/potential outsourced categories of spend
• Initiate improvement procurement processes to drive efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs
• Participate in cost efficiencies and cost optimization projects, monitor vendor evaluations
• Support achieving compliance requirements and prepare regulatory reports and updates to senior management
• Lead and/or support the development and execution of negotiation plans
• Coordinate with Business Development, Finance, Legal, internal consumers, GLOVIS leadership to execute Contract approvals
• RFx/Proposal Management
• Oversee RFx process for new/recurring demand
• Conduct market research, oversee processing for demand in defining scope, definitions, bidder identification, critical timelines
• Process and monitor vendor evaluations to ensure procurement decisions are based on the most accurate and up-to-date information
• Work with internal stakeholders to
• Analyze proposals and opportunities
• Select optimum suppliers, favorable cost/pricing terms and ensure compliance with Legal, Regulatory, and Customer requirements
• Support business development and Support all projects as assigned
• Support all department projects as assigned and management request for information, analysis, and insights
• Engage in inter-departmental projects and ensuring procurement strategies and resources are aligned across business operations
  

Compensation Range

$68,000-$74,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of Working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy
  
  

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong negotiations, procurement, and conflict resolution skills required
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and drive actions with cross-functional groups required
• Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems required
• Working knowledge of industry and market conditions, and carrier operations businesses required required
• Working knowledge of contract management practices, tracking and managing data, contracts, and timelines required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to adjust to meet business needs required
• Individual must be a self-starter with ability to work with limited direction required
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 5 - 8 Years of Direct Experience in Supplier Management, Logistics, and/or Project Management Required
• 6 - 9 Years of Direct Experience Preferred
• 8 Years of Indirect Experience Required
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 20lbs
• Carry up to 20lbs
• Stand/walk
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CA office
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.