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Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.\nSr Associate - Transportation Procurement\nNewell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.\nRole Summary\nThe Sr Associate - Transportation Procurement supports the effective procurement and management of Truckload, Intermodal, LTL, Flatbed, Bulk, and Reefer services, striving to purchase at the optimal overall cost consistent with desired delivery and service levels. This role provides direct support to two Category Managers - one covering LTL/Flatbed and one covering Truckload/Intermodal/Bulk/Reefer - and serves as the primary point of contact for freight spend in Canada, with additional support responsibilities across the United States and Mexico.\nSpecific Responsibilities:\nCategory Manager Support & Canada Freight Ownership\nServe as the primary point of contact for freight procurement in Canada, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders and carriers on day-to-day issues and escalations\nServe as the primary point of contact for freight procurement in Canada, conducting RFx events as needed to balance service, capacity and cost\nProvide dedicated analytical and tactical support to the LTL/Flatbed Category Manager and the Truckload/Intermodal/Bulk/Reefer Category Manager, including data analysis, reporting, and execution of category initiatives\nSupport U.S. and Mexico freight spend and carrier relationships as needed, in coordination with the Category Managers\nManage relationships with existing carriers in the Newell network, providing support and resolution on service issues to stakeholders across the organization globally\nLow Volume Program (Thunderdome)\nOwn end-to-end management of the low volume carrier program (Thunderdome), including carrier onboarding, rate maintenance, performance tracking, and issue resolution\nMonitor Thunderdome carrier performance and cost against targets, escalating gaps and recommending adjustments to the Category Managers\nCarrier Vetting & Mini-Bid Support\nSupport the carrier vetting process, including evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance criteria for prospective carriers\nCoordinate new carrier onboarding steps in partnership with the Category Managers and internal stakeholders\nSupport execution of the mini-bid process for spot and incremental lane coverage, including compiling bid results, cost comparisons, and recommendations\nSourcing & Procurement Execution\nUnderstand and drive purchasing measures including productivity and payment terms targets\nNegotiate with carriers for best total cost\nShare accountability for cost and productivity targets across all Divisions\nManage and execute appropriate RFI, RFP, RFQ, and other formal supplier evaluation processes\nUtilize Sourcing and RFx tools to drive competitive bids and cost savings\nPrioritize timelines and needs of multiple projects simultaneously, driving committed project dates to completion\nWork effectively with Newell Brands stakeholders to meet business KPIs\nEmulate and drive Newell Brands' Procurement culture and vision for integrity, attitude, leadership, teamwork, and results\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field\n1-3 years of applicable experience including Sourcing and Supply Chain\nPrevious experience in Logistics; familiarity with the Canadian freight market is a plus\nEffective oral and written communication skills\nExcellent analytical and project leadership skills\nEffectively prioritizes multiple demands and heavy workload\nProven track record of results in a fast-changing environment - execution oriented\nApproximately 10% travel required\nAdvanced Excel experience and skills\nNewell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.\nNewell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. 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