Improve Americold’s competitive advantage by managing assigned spend categories and preferred supplier relationships for Facility Services & Engineering. This will include conducting opportunity assessments, executing turnkey Sourcing projects, negotiating contracts, managing spend categories and reporting metrics Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of business-related work experience as a preference 5 years of work experience in procurement, category management or related environment Subject-matter expert in relative industries such as distribution, retail, warehousing, supply chain or logistics preferred Category experience in MHE or indirect supplies and services preferred Experience in vendor negotiations General knowledge or experience with E-Procurement systems knowledge required (such as Ariba, GEP, Oracle Procurement, etc). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with intermediate to advanced skill level in Excel & PowerPoint. Ability to travel an average 10% or less Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate at all levels Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Sourcing category knowledge in specific areas such as manufacturing, IT or supply chain Flexible, team and goal-oriented approach Excellent customer service skills Demonstrated analytical capabilities such as with complex excel or similar models Demonstrated uncompromising level of integrity and code of ethics Must be highly organized and demonstrate a sense of urgency Ability to relate to others respectfully with concise focused communication to broad audiences such as entry level warehouse employees up to leadership positions Public speaking strength with ease conveying business priorities, instructions and feedback from vendor interaction Desired Qualifications Masters Degree Professional credential such as CSCP or CPSM Additional work experience in Finance or other adjacent function Essential Functions: Analyze current spend categories, identify savings opportunities and execute plans to achieve cost reductions Develop and manage vendor relationships while optimizing supply base Support Facility Services & Engineering with ad hoc business necessities to implement and maintain profitable and effective sourcing programs Educate, train and enforce sourcing and procurement processes and policies with business acumen Reporting sourcing and category management metrics and scorecards Evaluate vendor performance for profitability and establish service level standards Ensure integrity of ERP material and vendor master data for managed categories Expand Americold industry knowledge Stay well-informed with latest developments with respect to the assigned categories and trends in general procurement Incorporate best practices and kaizens into Americold’s business Provide support for the Engineering and Maintenance Director as needed Perform other duties as required