Boseallaboutme

Indirect Procurement - Category Manager, Logistics

US, GA - Atlanta

Sponsorship not specified$101k-$139kDetected 10 hours ago

NegotiationForecastingBudgetingSAPSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era.
We invite you to join us in this transformation.
It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.

Develop Category Strategy
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with Bose's global supply chain objectives.
Build strategic sourcing roadmaps that balance cost optimization, operational performance, supplier innovation, sustainability, and risk management.
Partner with business leaders to understand evolving priorities and translate them into procurement strategies that deliver measurable value.
Lead Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Negotiations
Lead complex sourcing initiatives across global transportation and logistics categories, including Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Parcel, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Warehousing & Distribution, Over-the-Road Transportation (TL/LTL/Intermodal), and Reverse Logistics.
Develop sourcing strategies, manage RFIs/RFPs, evaluate suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and oversee contract execution.
Drive total value optimization through competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build Strategic Supplier Partnerships
Develop executive-level relationships with strategic logistics providers.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain, or logistics.
Strong understanding of transportation and logistics categories, including ocean, air, parcel, 3PL, warehousing, and over-the-road transportation.
You know the moment.
For nearly 60 years, we've been dedicated to making every listening experience a little more magical.
The ideal candidate is proactive, operates with a high degree of ownership, and consistently delivers results with minimal oversight.

Experience managing global transportation or logistics categories within a multinational manufacturing or consumer products organization.
Experience with strategic supplier relationship management and executive supplier governance.
Experience with SAP and/or SAP Ariba.
Experience working in consumer electronics or technology industries.
At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents!
As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere.
Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop.
Let's Make Waves. ‎

Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary.

Monitor transportation markets, capacity trends, fuel indices, geopolitical developments, tariffs, regulatory changes, and supplier financial health.

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence.
Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.
Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences.
We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound.

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