Procurement Manager

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Location: Lutterworth (UK) 

Wayfair offers Europe’s largest online selection of home furnishings, décor, home improvement and many more. Getting thousands of orders every day to their new owners is at the heart of what we do. 

Wayfair Delivery Network (WDN) is Wayfair’s proprietary large parcel delivery network. Delivery is a core operational function at Wayfair that allows us to delight customers and drive repeat purchases. 

Selected candidate will create a roadmap and lead the procurement of transportation services in WDN. The role will be in the UK and oversee procurement activities in other countries as well.

What You'll Do:

  • Play an active role in designing the transportation strategy and roadmap for WDN in the EU
  • Build and update a database of transportation service providers in the UK and other European countries
  • Design the partnership framework and build strategic relationship with mutually interested transportation providers
  • Run the transportation procurement end-to-end - 
    • Building and broadcasting RFPs
    • Negotiating Contracts
    • Partner Onboarding
  • Run the performance management of carriers along with invoicing, billing, claims etc.
    • Creating purchase orders after ensuring proper checks
    • Verifying and processing invoices
    • Reporting and processing claims 
    • Follow ups with carriers / suppliers to resolve any discrepancies
    • Monthly and Quarterly Performance Management reviews with carrier partners
  • Maintain Management Information Systems like cost reports, trackers, etc. 
  • Collaborate with all functions within Wayfair Delivery Network and Finance functions; provide support as directed.
  • Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to you from time to time by the Company and/or your supervisor or manager.

What You'll Need:

  • Previous experience in Transportation Procurement in the UK (minimum 2-3 year is essential).
  • Experienced in working within a fast-paced e-commerce, or retail environment is an advantage.
  • An effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem solving skills with strong planning and forward-thinking capabilities.
  • Strong relationship building and having an active network of various transportation providers
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask, and provide a high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite (G-Mail, GoogleSheets, GoogleForms); ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across all levels of the organisation and build internal and external relationships.
  • Flexible and able to handle ad-hoc issues that may arise outside of core business.
  • Knowledge of German is a plus

What You’ll Get in Return:

  • Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus
  • 25 days of annual leave and paid day of service
  • The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation with great career opportunities.
  • The opportunity to earn £500/ £1,000 for recommending a friend - Wayfair Referral Program!
  • Employee discounts on all Wayfair brands

 

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.