Head of Logistics, Procurement

Job Description

As the Head of Logistics, Procurement, you will lead the logistics and packaging category to drive improvements based on total cost of ownership for goods and services procured. This role involves close and regular collaboration with internal stakeholders and external business partners. You will report to our Procurement Director: North America.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

• Lead procurement activities across transportation, warehousing, packaging, and logistics services.
• Responsible for achieving procurement KPIs, including cost savings targets of $1M to $2M annually.
• Oversee project management initiatives, including improvement projects, synergy efforts, and team development.
• Develop and implement regional logistics sourcing strategies and supplier relationships across ocean, rail, and land transportation. 
• Manage hundreds of suppliers Globally across 3 Divisions with annual spend >$100M.
• Drive value creation through improved cost, speed, delivery, responsiveness, and service quality.
• Execute risk management strategies to ensure reliable logistics and packaging services.
• Work collaboratively with Global Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Global Transportation subject matter experts.    
• Ensure compliance with ICL guidelines and policies in coordination with Global Procurement Organization and Supply Chain.
• Negotiate and finalize framework agreements for significant regional contracts  valued at >$40M.
• Review contracts to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations based on supply and demand trends.
• Continuously monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Manage a team of three, including one Regional Buyer and two Sourcing Managers.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• 5+ years in logistics or a related field, including supplier management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and embrace change in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Strong understanding of supply markets and pricing cycles.
• Extensive experience in land, rail, and ocean logistics sourcing and management.
• Familiarity with contracting for logistics and related service markets.
• Proven success managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and executing key procurement processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to execution.
• Strong negotiation skills and a results-driven attitude.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading projects; business-oriented mindset with strong understanding of operational processes.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when needed

What will set me apart?

• Master’s degree.
• Experience managing teams.

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $114,000 - $157,000

Annual Bonus Target: 16%

We've Got You Covered

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:  

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation 
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

Who is ICL?

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate.  ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL).  The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. 
To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com. 
 

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