Transportation Category Manager

In this key role, as part of our Harsco’s Clean Earth Division, the Transportation Category Manager is responsible for leading assigned categories and vendors in an efficient, effective, and reliable manner. Responsible for developing category and vendor sourcing strategies, drafting solicitations, leading negotiations, monitoring vendor performance and optimizing company supplier spending. The category manager is also responsible for helping Clean Earth and Procurement achieve its financial and operational targets. Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):· Develop and execute category strategies for assigned Transportation categories, ensuring alignment with the company’s procurement and business goals.· Assist in procurement planning to ensure alignment with financial objectives and project timelines.· Manage portfolio of Transportation Service Agreements and Rate Agreements· Successfully manage strategic vendor relationships across the portfolio.· Lead RFPs, RFQs, and negotiation processes for contracts within Clean Earth’s transportation space and demonstrate year on year cost savings and avoidance.· Lead new carrier vetting and onboarding.· Ensure accurate tracking and compliance monitoring of transportation spend and apply intervention activities internally and externally to facilitate meeting company targets.· Collaborate with Legal, Risk, EHS functions and critical stakeholders to finalize contract terms, ensure risk mitigation, and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.· Ensure contract terms align with insurance requirements, mitigating liabilities and supporting organizational risk management policies.· Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for value creation.· Optimize vendor performance by establishing and monitoring KPIs, conducting QBRs and ensuring compliance with SLA’s and contract terms.· Drive cost optimization initiatives through TCO analysis and joint process improvement opportunities with carriers and internal stakeholders.· Partner closely with key stakeholders and assigned Functional teams to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.· Maintain and enhance positive carrier relationships to foster collaboration & efficiency.· Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Procurement team members fostering professional growth and development.· Ensure appropriate WMBE carrier vetting and tracking· Perform other duties as assigned to support the procurement team and Clean Earth organization.