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US Foods Fleet Procurement Specialist (Hybrid Role: Mix of Onsite & Virtual) in Rosemont, Illinois

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

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The Fleet Procurement Specialist is responsible for creating bid documents, analyzing bid responses, identifying potential vendors, and ensuring bids are completed and submitted on time. This role works to continuously improve the effectiveness of the fleet & asset procurement process. Role responsibilities include reviewing data, quantifying business opportunities, and communicating recommendations around strategic sourcing opportunities. This role is also responsible for execution of category level vendor/supplier performance routines.

Flexible Work Policy: The Fleet Procurement Specialist position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL .

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with Managers and fleet SMEs to understand business needs and identify potential solutions

  • Procure and negotiate price and production capacity with a goal of creating benefit and overall increase in company profit, efficiency and service levels to support US Foods divisional needs

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information for bid proposals

  • Support development of bid documentation, including RFI/RFP/RFQ

  • Arrange bid initiation meetings, defines the structure of the proposal

  • Collaborate with vendors and partners to ensure bid requirements are met

  • Participate and understand legal requirements of bid proposals and identify key components necessary for contract compliance

  • Analyze and evaluate the bid process and timelines for assigned bids including but not limited to preplanning, Bid Arrival, and Post Bid Award

  • Execute Vendor Performance Routines including regular business reviews by collecting input from cross functional teams (Fleet, DCs, Operations) and provide feedback to Vendors using scorecards to identify continuous improvement opportunities

  • Track and report bid performances

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Fleet Maintenance Operation, Legal, Finance

External: Fleet vendors and suppliers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3 years of transportation, logistics and/or supply chain experience

  • Broad knowledge of transportation industry and carrier operations

  • Sourcing experience

  • Knowledge of various transportation assets and services

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint

  • Proven relationship building skills with ability to communicate with vendor leadership

  • Highly analytical, with ability to conduct basic analyses independently

  • Independent, self-motivated, proactive team player with strong work ethic

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, transportation, supply chain or equivalent experience

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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