Houston Tx, US
US Manager Transportation & Procurement
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.
Pay Range: $103,724-$129,655
YOUR ROLE
The Procurement Manager, serves as main point of contact for US procurement activities, reporting into the Regional Procurement Director, helping turn product priorities into clear, measurable results. This role provides strong project leadership, analytical insight, and cross-functional coordination to support the execution of key initiatives. The Procurement Manager brings structure, visibility, and disciplined follow-through to projects that improve performance, customer experience, efficiency, and growth across the Ground and Rail network.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Partner with the Procurement Regional Director to translate priorities into actionable project plans, timelines, and structured reporting.
Lead and coordinate transformation and improvement projects across Ground and Rail, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
Build project plans, track progress, manage risks, and deliver concise, executive-ready updates that support informed decision-making.
Conduct research, analysis, and business case development to evaluate opportunities and operational enhancements.
Facilitate alignment across operations, commercial teams, finance, HR, and other functions to ensure coordinated execution.
Support change management activities including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and adoption tracking.
Prepare clear, polished presentations, dashboards, and briefing materials for internal and customer-facing discussions.
Identify process gaps and support the standardization and documentation of improved ways of working across Ground and Rail.
Serve as a central coordination point for the RVP, ensuring visibility to barriers, risks, key decisions, and upcoming priorities.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 5 to 8+ years of experience in project management, transformation, consulting, PMO, or strategy execution.
- Proven track record supporting or leading large-scale transformation or change initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insights and clear recommendations.
- Exceptional project management discipline with the ability to structure complex work and drive outcomes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable preparing executive-ready materials.
- Ability to influence without authority and build strong working relationships across teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
- A proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
It is our goal 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 let’s work together to help you find your new 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. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.
CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.
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.
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Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Nearest Major Market: Houston