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Lineage Logistics Global Procurement Director in Novi, Michigan

Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled industrial REITs and integrated solutions providers with an unrivaled global network of over 400 strategically located facilities, totaling nearly 2 billion cubic feet of capacity across countries in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Coupling industry-leading expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions and innovative technology, Lineage partners with the world’s largest food and beverage companies to increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, minimize supply chain waste, and, most importantly, help feed the world. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations and sustainability initiatives, Lineage has been named a CNBC Disruptor 50 Company for three consecutive years, twice named a US Best Managed Company, named the No. 1 Data Science company, and 23rd overall, on Fast Company’s list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies, and was included on Fortune’s Change the World list.

Lineage is seeking a self-motivated individual to build, lead, develop, and manage our global sourcing and procurement team. This is a senior leadership position, accountable for achieving strategic objectives across global sourcing and procurement processes/tools, developing and managing supplier partner relationships and delivering on agreed savings targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Build, lead, develop and manage a best-in-class global sourcing and procurement team.

  • Collaborate effectively with key finance and business leaders to develop the overall vision of the global sourcing and procurement team – define and execute strategy to achieve that vision.

  • Fully embrace the idea of “sourcing and procurement as key business partner” to help drive business success rather than “sourcing and procurement as a headquarters function”.

  • Identify, evaluate, select and execute appropriate sourcing strategies across all spend categories in collaboration with key business leaders and stakeholders.

  • Develop and report metrics appropriate for multinational sourcing and procurement team including, but not limited to, supplier partner performance, PO spend compliance, and sourcing and procurement related savings.

  • Lead, direct and manage relationships with key supplier partners across all spend categories in collaboration with key business leaders and stakeholders.

  • Coordinate acquisition integration activities related to sourcing and procurement.

  • Additional sourcing and procurement related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or related field

  • Proven experience in leading and developing high performing teams, demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a global matrix organization

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing a multinational sourcing and procurement function including managing global RFx events and supplier contracts

  • Minimum 10 years of category management experience, preference for specific experience across the following categories: professional services, transportation, facilities, construction, IT hardware, IT software, human resources, temp labor, material handling equipment, refrigeration equipment and warehouse supplies

  • Professional designations in sourcing and procurement are a plus (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CSCM, CSCMP)

  • Ability to develop critical insights and make strategic recommendations based on data, key metrics and business requirements

  • Keen financial acumen and analytical problem-solving skills

  • Proficiency with MS Office

  • Experience with Workday Strategic Sourcing, Workday Procurement and other procurement platforms a plus

  • Must have a “Team First” mentality and highly collaborative work style – both within the global sourcing and procurement organization and with key stakeholders

  • Strong organizational skills, self-starter, detail oriented and have the ability to follow through on strategic global initiatives

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Lineage Team Members:

  • Lead with our core values: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold, Servant Leadership

  • Continually meet internal and external customer expectations through collaborative teamwork and a willingness to help and support others

  • Commit to a culture of safety, promote a safe work environment through personal actions and identification of any safety concerns

  • Demonstrate a natural curiosity about the business and take initiative to continually improve performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and innovation.

  • In pursuit of these shared values and purpose, we are working to build a world class Finance team.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day.

Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

If you are having trouble applying, contact our Human Resources team here: Contact Us | Lineage Logistics (https://www.lineagelogistics.com/contact-us)

At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain.

Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.

As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.

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