Manager II, Category Sourcing

Overview

Who We Are:

Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company serving the maritime, logistics and energy industries with scale in 36 nations and island territories. Our Purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, guided by our values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive.

With more than $3 billion in annual revenue, our solutions provide integrated supply chains with a commitment to safety and reliability in our ocean and land transportation services and facilities.

We set high standards, operate with discipline, and continuously improve how we work. Performance, operational excellence and innovation drive how we compete, grow and deliver to our customers and partners.

What You'll Do:

Responsible for overseeing the assigned category and ensures strategic sourcing projects and initiatives for assigned categories are completed in accordance with Crowley's strategic sourcing and vendor management standards, methodologies and processes as defined by the company.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for intermodal and motorized equipment, services and materials agreements for terminals located in various locations.
• Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management.

• Perform lease versus purchase and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses.

• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk.
• Conduct lease vs. purchase and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Legal stakeholders.
• Identify savings opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
• Experience with transportation, fleet, intermodal, or equipment sourcing preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, CoPilot and procurement systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead RFPs, negotiate supplier agreements, evaluate bids, and develop business recommendations supported by financial and operational analysis.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operational, legal, finance, maintenance, and supplier teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of lease structures, purchase agreements, maintenance programs, service level requirements, off-hire processes, and total cost of ownership analysis.

Preferred Equipment Categories (Not limited to the following): Chassis, trailers, containers, reefers, gensets, forklifts, yard tractors, and other fleet or material-handling equipment. Intermodal and Motorized equipment (chassis, containers, trailers, reefers, gensets, high reach stackers.

• Terminal equipment and service contracts to support port terminal activities.
• Transportation and logistics operations.
• Fleet management and maintenance programs.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.

What We Offer?

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people-on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

Our Total Rewards include:

• Competitive pay with recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
• Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
• Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
• Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

At Crowley, we invest in you-your success, your health, and your future.

#LI-Hybrid

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
• Experience with transportation, fleet, intermodal, or equipment sourcing preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, CoPilot and procurement systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead RFPs, negotiate supplier agreements, evaluate bids, and develop business recommendations supported by financial and operational analysis.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operational, legal, finance, maintenance, and supplier teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of lease structures, purchase agreements, maintenance programs, service level requirements, off-hire processes, and total cost of ownership analysis.

Preferred Equipment Categories (Not limited to the following): Chassis, trailers, containers, reefers, gensets, forklifts, yard tractors, and other fleet or material-handling equipment. Intermodal and Motorized equipment (chassis, containers, trailers, reefers, gensets, high reach stackers.

• Terminal equipment and service contracts to support port terminal activities.
• Transportation and logistics operations.
• Fleet management and maintenance programs.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.

What We Offer?

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people-on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

Our Total Rewards include:

• Competitive pay with recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
• Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
• Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
• Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

At Crowley, we invest in you-your success, your health, and your future.

#LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for intermodal and motorized equipment, services and materials agreements for terminals located in various locations.
• Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management.

• Perform lease versus purchase and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses.

• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk.
• Conduct lease vs. purchase and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Legal stakeholders.
• Identify savings opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.