About this role
Overview Who We Are: As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do. By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration. To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us. Work Arrangement: Hybrid Responsibilities What You'll Do: Provides strategic leadership across the full life cycle of assigned Marine category sourcing initiatives, driving alignment from requirements development through contract execution and transition in accordance with established strategic sourcing methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Provides strategic direction and serves as the subject matter expert for assigned sourcing categories, translating organizational priorities into actionable category strategies and measurable business outcomes. Leads stakeholder engagement to establish project scope, requirements, governance, and success criteria. Builds, aligns, and directs cross-functional teams through sourcing strategy development and implementation, from initial needs assessment through solution deployment. Applies sound judgment and data-driven analysis to evaluate business needs, market dynamics, supplier performance, and risk, enabling informed decisions and maximizing enterprise value. Champions continuous improvement in the selection, retention, evaluation, and development of a diverse, high-performing supplier network. Leads supplier negotiations and relationship governance, establishes clear performance expectations, and drives accountability against operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and contractual commitments. Develops financial models and analytical tools that inform strategic decisions and optimize the total cost and value of assigned products and services. Identifies and advances category value opportunities through policy enhancements, process optimization, forecasting, supplier relationship management, and purchase-to-pay improvements. Partners with the Category Manager to shape negotiation strategies and develop master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), service level agreements (SLAs), proposals, and other contractual terms and agreements. Provides direction, coaching, and indirect oversight to employees and teams supporting sourcing initiatives, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance. Maintains ownership of project delivery, proactively addresses risks and barriers, and provides clear, timely updates and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders Qualifications Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field; or combination of post high school education and related experience. Experience: 5 - 8 years of relevant professional experience in strategic sourcing and contract management, prefarably within the marine insustry. Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.. Advanced proficiency with electronic sourcing and procurement and project management systems and tools. Analytical tools, and applicable artifical intelligence technologies. Bilingual (English/Spanish) 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