Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

Reports To: Director of Procurement

Location: Remote

Environment: Remote

Status: Salaried/Hourly

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time and hybrid Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Who We Are:

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work:

As Procurement Analyst working within Managed Service (one of our entities), you will be responsible for Rate management and analytics for our procurement team.

How You Make a Difference Everyday:

Rate Management

• Data Analytics forecasting and Yield Management
• Predictive Rate Modeling
• Able to formulate patterns and stories within the data that are transferrable to Powerpoint
• New RFP results will need to be structured, built and ranked in both MG and OTM operating systems
• New Rate submissions will need to be analyzed with current market data and negotiated and approved by the customer

RFP Software and Execution

• Implementation of Procurement Software will need to be trained, managed, and rolled out to the vendor community
• Managed Vendor Database for procurement events and engagement
• Create, manage, update, and maintain rate schedules, benchmark rates for new lanes for cost studies
• Work with the customer and Data Analytics team and Integration Team to create the RFP to the customers’ needs

Leadership

• Be a team player
• Learn to work with such cross functional groups as Implementation, AP, Knowledge Services, Operations, and Sales Leadership
• By applying functional experience, identifies ideas with other functional leaders, employees and customers to create and influence opportunities for quality improvement throughout the organization.
• Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution.
• Holds self and others accountable

Interpersonal

• Networks across the organization and develops successful internal and external relationships.
• Provides input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities.
• Promotes the leveraging of capabilities, ideas and processes within the team and across the organizational boundaries.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner.

Leadership

• Be a team player
• Learn to work with such cross functional groups as Implementation, AP, Knowledge Services, Operations, and Sales Leadership
• By applying functional experience, identifies ideas with other functional leaders, employees and customers to create and influence opportunities for quality improvement throughout the organization.
• Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution.
• Holds self and others accountable

Interpersonal

• Networks across the organization and develops successful internal and external relationships.
• Provides input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities.
• Promotes the leveraging of capabilities, ideas and processes within the team and across the organizational boundaries.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner.

You’ve Got This

• At least 2 years of combined experience in carrier Procurement and Logistics/Operations
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Access management along with and Data Management execution
• Mathematics background preferred
• Data modeling experience and forecasting
• Strong Powerpoint presenting and composition
• Data storytelling experience
• Previous Experience with RFP management and execution
• Solid Understanding of Tableau Reporting and Data integration
• KPI Performance Management
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Availability to travel 5-10% of the time
• Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment; consult with team members and management as needed
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, working knowledge of Tableau
• Familiar with any TMS platform (Mercury Gate and Oracle Transportation Management) as well as DAT-TransCore, PC Miler, Rand McNally, Tableau, Python, RFP Software Management, Performance KPI Management

What We Offer:

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.