Procurement Manager, NA Freight & Logistics – 1018311

 Requisition ID: 41204  Job Description In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.  The North America Freight & Logistics Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing and managing a portion of McCain’s $340M North American freight, storage, and logistics spend. This role partners closely with Supply Chain and operational stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, lead competitive sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships that ensure reliable, cost-effective logistics solutions across the North American business. This role will build and maintain strong relationships with key freight, logistics, and warehousing suppliers while supporting the development and execution of category strategies. The NA Freight & Logistics Procurement Manager will analyze market and industry dynamics, evaluate supplier capabilities, manage contract negotiations, and monitor supplier performance to ensure alignment with McCain’s operational and financial objectives. In addition to logistics categories, this role may support sourcing initiatives across a portfolio of indirect spend areas including facilities & real estate, GARP, and business services. The position plays a key role in delivering sustainable cost advantages, mitigating supply chain risk, and enabling operational excellence across the business. What you'll be doing.Develop and execute cost and value-driven category strategies for freight, storage, and logistics spend areasLead sourcing events including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiationsBuild and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver innovation, cost savings, and service improvementsMonitor and manage supplier performance through defined key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure consistent delivery and service levelsSupport the Sustainable Cost Advantage Program through strategic sourcing and value creation initiativesConduct supplier research and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging logistics trendsAnalyze and recommend sourcing solutions and business awards that support operational requirements and business prioritiesManage category financial planning including budgeting and purchase price variance (PPV) performanceEnsure procurement activities comply with McCain internal controls, policies, and ethical sourcing standardsCollaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to support key initiatives including cost savings, sustainability, cash improvement, and supply assurance What you'll need to be successful.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related fieldMBA or advanced degree (preferred)Proficiency with Microsoft Office suiteExperience with SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or freight procurement software7–10 years of relevant industry experienceProcurement or strategic sourcing experienceFreight and logistics procurement experienceSupply chain operations experienceProject management experienceExperience in the food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry  (preferred) About the team.The North American Procurement team partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to deliver strategic sourcing solutions that support McCain’s operational excellence and growth objectives. The team is focused on building strong supplier partnerships, driving sustainable cost advantages, and enabling resilient supply chains that support McCain’s commitment to delivering high-quality products to customers across North America. This is a hybrid role based out of our Oakbrook Terrace, IL corporate office. About McCain.  Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.  Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.  The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: $97,500.00 – $130,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.