LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, helping companies increase profits through better buying. Operated by a 500-person collective of procurement professionals, we are deeply rooted in data and insight-driven strategic sourcing, category management, operational excellence, and value delivery. Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, we build and nurture strategic relationships while delivering strong execution that drives measurable bottom-line impact and the development of best-in-class procurement capabilities. Learn more about us at www.Logicsource.Com.Reasons Why You’ll Love It HereA collaborative, supportive culture where your contributions are valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact.A workplace committed to professional growth with paths to development and advancement.Dedicated to creating an environment for employee success by providing support for long-term career growth.Committed to work-life balance by offering flexible PTO.A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer‑funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more.Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC.Position SummaryWe have an immediate opening for a full time Director, Category Management - Distribution and Logistics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, supporting our Client, a major luxury fashion brand retailer. As a key member of our Client Services team, you will be responsible for leading and managing varying engagements within our clients’ distribution and logistics Spend, in areas such as Retail 3PL, TL, LTL, Ocean, Air, and warehousing. This position would report directly to the Managing Director, Sourcing and Procurement.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Client’s internal Stakeholders to develop cost savings and strategic sourcing projects while ensuring business continuity and high level of supplier performanceManage spend, supplier, and market data from client and LogicSource resources to effectively analyze both savings opportunity and value chain impactsLead all levels of supplier market RFI / RFP activities, including execution, readouts and business case implications. Meet with potential participants, both incumbents and non-incumbents, answer RFP related questions from vendors, analyze RFP results and support final vendor(s)



awardsDrive annual productivity improvements in each category of spend by developing and ensuring implementation of ideas to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) for spend categoriesSupport development of new policies and procedures to drive savings and lead organizational and operational change management within managed categories of spend.Leverages LogicSource’s Center of Excellence (COE) category experts through the sourcing process to assess market conditions, spend leverage opportunities, benchmarking data, RFP builds, and related activitiesSupport as well as lead sourcing events, including vendor sourcing, vendor and contract negotiationsOnboard new suppliersBring sourcing efficiency to all activity; define specific roadmaps containing prioritization of sourcing categories as well as expanding e-procurement catalogsLead research and analytics efforts to both validate savings projections and enable more precise supplier negotiationsReview major contracts for key areas of spend and act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) resource for planning and leading complex negotiations or re-supply modeling. Create procurement playbook as it relates to cyclical spending.Consistently monitor and evaluate savings against targets by category, sub-category, and supplierDevelop PPV (product price variance) trackers to ensure improved price / savings baseline analysisDevelop and communicate functional supply chain or sourcing strategy to a diverse group of managers and senior level professionals at client. Create alignment with group and articulate broader procurement transformation.Support necessary negotiations. Apply both experience and the application of LogicSource’s sourcing methodology, ensuring all buying complies with client policies and proceduresSource suppliers and build a best‑in‑class supply chain; cultivate and manage relationships with best‑in‑class suppliers. Fully utilize all strategic levers within sourcing process and find new paths to valueBuild supplier management and continuous improvement methodologies with key suppliersEstablish and implement a supplier management structure and process; audit and vet vendorsWork cross functionally to deliver sourcing and procurement cost savings, risk mitigation projects, and supplier enabled innovationAggressive focus on achieving overall category cost savings.Required Education And ExperienceBachelor’s degree required.Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in indirect procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing with deep expertise in D&L,



including but not limited to: Retail 3PL, TL, LTL, Ocean, Air, and warehousingExperience managing category spend over $100MM annuallyIndepth experience sourcing complex distribution routes/lanes, pick n pack, last mile, etc.Building category strategiesContract negotiation and contract managementComfort and rigorous process in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelingAbility to drive change management and gain consensus from client stakeholders across several business units’ company wideExperience in driving operational redesign process improvement initiativesMust possess strong overall knowledge and understanding of business/contract issues and a broad understanding of competitive products/services, technology, and market and industry issuesKnowledge of supplier ecosystems and markets that serve the above categories.Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.Individual needs to be very detail‑oriented and able to deliver projects on time.High-levels of supply chain and operational acumen, with demonstrated end-to-end understandingProficient in MS Office applications including Excel / financial analysis and PowerPoint/presentationsProven expertise implementing and managing change across all levels of an organization; prior implementation and adoption of eProcurement systems is a plusStrong problem‑solving and leadership skillsEntrepreneurial aptitude with a commitment to client serviceDemonstrated ability to develop relationships, communicate effectively and influenceFlexible and adaptable in a changing environmentTravelThere will be some travel required.Other DutiesThis Position Description is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.NOTEThe listed compensation range reflects the anticipated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and job-related factors, and may include additional benefits consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.Pay Range$195,000 - $210,000 CADLogicSource participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employmenthttps://logicsource.Com/privacy-policy/#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 1500 - Director, Category Management – Distribution And Logistics - C$195,000 - C$210,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 LogicSource
📍 Toronto