Procurement Supervisor

Glovis America - 18191 Von Karman Ave, 18191 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, California, United States of America

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.

The Supervisor, Procurement will be responsible for support and directly managing procurement practices for all business departments at GLOVIS America, Inc. This position is responsible for supplier management, projects related to cost saving initiatives and including RFx management, alignment of work‑scope, contract negotiations, and support new business implementation, and improving supplier quality. Duties include but are not limited to: vendor evaluations, market studies, standard regulation, and supplier relationships for the best procurement/ business practices.

• RFx Process Management:
  • Develop and manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for sourcing domestic logistics services, such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution
  • Define clear requirements, scope, and timelines for RFx processes, ensuring alignment with business and logistics objectives
  • Ensure the RFx documents are accurate, comprehensive, and issued to appropriate vendors within deadlines
• Identify, evaluate, and select potential domestic logistics vendors (e.g., trucking companies, warehousing services, etc.)
• Negotiate pricing and service agreements with vendors to ensure competitive and cost‑effective terms
• Contract Administration:
  • Led the logistics service contracts with vendors, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution service providers
  • Draft clear and comprehensive contracts that align with organizational objectives, covering pricing, scope of services, and terms of agreement
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and procurement teams to ensure contracts are compliant with internal policies and applicable regulations
  • Maintain accurate records of all contracts and related documents, ensuring proper filing and tracking of contract expiration and renewal dates including insurance
• Evaluate the performance of vendors by reviewing KPI and internal operation team feedback
• Identify and implement corrective actions for under‑performing vendors
• Lead or support Quarterly Business Review (Q ) between the company and vendors, held on a quarterly basis
• Market Research & Trend Analysis:
  • Stay informed about trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes in the logistics industry
  • Conduct market research to identify opportunities for improvement and cost optimization in the domestic logistics network
• Reporting & Data Analysis:
  • Prepare regular reports for management on logistics performance, vendor status, and cost analysis
• Ensure logistics vendors comply with relevant laws, safety regulations, and company policies
• Cross‑functional
  
  Collaboration:
  • Work closely with other departments such as sales, and operations to align logistics strategies with broader company goals
• Build and maintain positive, long‑term relationships with key vendors ensuring effective collaboration and mutual benefit
• Training and Mentorship:
  • Provide training and guidance to team members or new hires in logistics procurement processes and tools

$74,000‑$84,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

• Medical Insurance
• Vision 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
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team…