Manager, Parts Supply Management & Analytics - REMOTE

*Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (http://ryder.com/job\-applicant\-privacy\-policy) .* **Job Description** : **\*\*Position is remote, but if located in Miami will go into office 2 times a month** Summary\*\* The Sourcing \& Supply Manager II is responsible for strategic management and gaining consensus across Ryder through cross functional team building for potential implementation of strategic procurement initiatives. The procurement strategies, developed with team input, for the initiatives will be managed and implemented by this position. The savings will be tracked along with the quality and service levels identified in the strategy. The performance measurements for the initiative will be communicated to the cross functional team and tracking the metrics and performance of Suppliers. This position will be expected to influence cross functional teams to successfully conclude assigned projects. **Essential Functions** * Supplier Interaction: Establishes competitive costing for required categories through a negotiation schedule process. Reviews on a continual basis clear, concise and attainable goals and objectives for categories and/or Suppliers. Supports Ryder’s Supplier population by recognizing quality performance. Utilizes appropriate and effective sourcing techniques for selection of the Suppliers. * Sourcing Strategy: Follow Ryder’s Strategic 8 step sourcing process and determine the supplier mix to participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) events and ensure all the stakeholder requirements are gathered. Assist in developing negotiations plans and strategies. Finalize all agreements and negotiate the contractual terms related to the commercial negotiations. Obtain approval of sourcing strategy. * Procurement analysis: Conducts the opportunity / spend analysis and total cost of ownership models. Executes where applicable, a Commodity Data Analysis for assigned categories. Conducts market analysis to communicate new opportunities, trends and commodity forecasts. Assists in the development of purchasing plans. * Communications: Establishes and maintains effective customer and Supplier relations and communications. Provides clear and concise written communications to all customers through departmental publications **Additional Responsibilities** * May drive accountability for parts inventory metrics, controls, compliance, and reporting, identifying risks, trends, and improvement opportunities. * May leverage analytics, dashboards, and reporting to forecast parts demand, drive inventory optimization, and supplier effectiveness, enabling fact\-based decision\-making. * May partner cross\-functionally with Maintenance, Technical, Warranty, OEMs, and Supply Management to resolve parts availability, performance, and execution challenges. * May manage and maintain the Central Parts Master Database, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all part records. * Performs ot