Ground & Rail Procurement Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

YOUR ROLE

• In this role, you will work closely with suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. You will also be responsible for managing budgets and ensuring all purchases are within company guidelines. Attention to detail is critical to success in this role, as is the ability to analyze data to make informed purchasing decisions

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Coordinating purchasing activities for transportation services, such as freight and shipment services, vehicles, fuel products, and maintenance and repair services
• Ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of transportation-related goods and services, while maintaining quality standards of products and services.
• Analyzing market trends, supplier performance, and transportation costs to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
• Developing and managing relationships with vendors and suppliers, monitoring their financial stability, quality of products and services, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management, clients, and regulatory agencies, to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with requirements.
• Leading and supervising a team of purchasing and logistics professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer service.
• Conducting regular audits of purchasing processes and transactions, applying best practices and compliance standards, and ensuring adherence to ethical and legal guidelines.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Having at least 5 years of experience in customs, domestics trucking and cross border trucking for 3Pls
• Having experience working with transportation providers, such as freight brokers, carriers, and trucking companies.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement, pension, health, and life assurance. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

About Tomorrow

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.