Manager - Inland Procurement; Heavy Haul and Project Cargo

Manager - Inland Procurement (Heavy Haul and Project Cargo)

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

Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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 Manager - Inland Procurement (Heavy Haul and Project Cargo) is responsible for developing procurement strategies and managing projects related to inland/domestic transportation and international freight forwarding. This role provides day‑to‑day operational leadership in identifying strategic sourcing opportunities and managing the distribution of goods and services, with a focus on oversized project cargo and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The Manager will support and implement departmental objectives, drive cost‑saving initiatives, and lead cross‑functional projects.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: facilitating and enhancing cross‑functional vendor management processes, analyzing cost data, identifying negotiation opportunities, and supporting the refinement and establishment of performance goals and KPIs to measure savings and promote continuous improvement.

• Develop specialized sourcing strategies for project cargo, heavy‑lift, breakbulk, and oversized/over‑dimensional cargo (ODC) movements
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with carriers, heavy‑haul transporters, rigging/lifting specialists, and project freight forwarders
• Manage RFQs/RFPs specifically for Oversized and heavy‑haul transport services, ensuring accurate scope definition and compliance with project requirements
• Perform risk assessments for critical cargo moves, including route surveys, safety compliance, regulatory approvals, escorts, and transport permits
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication with engineering, logistics, HSE, and project management teams to ensure alignment on project cargo requirements
• Develop and implement strategies for procuring and distributing of goods or services
• Implement changes and develop processes with strategies to improve procurement of goods and services, increase cost efficiencies, set policies, and align guidelines across all departments
• Negotiation with vendors/suppliers to secure advantageous terms, finalize contract terms, budget forecast, and cost. Identify areas to reduce cost and opportunities to achieve financial goals and business' budget
• Responsible for gathering and preparing documents like quotes, proposals and purchase terms and conditions from suppliers
• Ensure alignment between strategic procurement initiatives for all GUS operations team and identify areas of improvements to continually drive performance and business results
• Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to drive efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs
• Perform risk management and evaluations for all suppliers, ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Provide regular procurement reports and updates
• Ensure compliance and policies, ethics, and goals in engagement of vendors
• Maintain a structured database of qualified heavy‑haul carriers, rigging/lifting specialists, multi‑axle trailer providers, and project freight forwarders
• Responsible for maximizing the use of all the different tools in the ERP system to analyze trends to maintain a stead flow of the supply chain
• Responsible for negotiating vendor contracts and understand price points and be able to negotiate effectively and create constructive relationships with vendors
• Provide controls, oversight, and audit functions over supplier performance
• Liaise with…