Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field; APICS certification is a plus.
5+ years of experience in Logistics Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Proven track record in leading transportation sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
Strong understanding of North American transportation markets, including TL, LTL, intermodal, and dedicated transportation.
Excellent analytical skills for transportation cost modeling and market benchmarking.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives and priorities.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing logistics strategies for the US and Canada, focusing on commercial negotiations and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.
Optimize transportation costs and manage supplier relationships to mitigate risks.
Lead competitive sourcing events and negotiate favorable commercial terms and agreements.
Monitor supplier performance and financial health to proactively address potential disruptions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service and reduce costs across the transportation network.
Analyze transportation market conditions to identify disruptions and develop contingency strategies.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care coverage starting on the date of hire.
401(k) savings plan with company matching.
Tuition reimbursement and various employee perks and discounts.
Parental and caregiver leave programs.
Paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and disability insurance.
LEED-certified HQ location with a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.
Full Job Description
What you will do
Responsible for the development of sourcing logistics strategies for US and Canada as well as for commercial negotiations with providers and continuous improvement projects identification while supporting regional operations/transportation team.
Collaborates cross-functionally with Transportation Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and other business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and reduce costs.
The position is accountable for optimizing transportation costs, ensuring competitive and reliable logistics capacity, managing supplier relationships, mitigating supply chain risks, and driving continuous improvement across the transportation network.
How you will do it
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive commodity strategies for logistics services, including Truckload (TL), Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Intermodal, Dedicated Transportation, Rail, Parcel and Cross-Border Transportation.
Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFQs, mini-bids, and strategic negotiations, ensuring alignment with corporate procurement policies and business requirements.
Negotiate competitive rates, commercial terms, service-level agreements, and contractual provisions to optimize cost and minimize business exposure.
Develop and maintain a best-in-class, competitive, diversified, and reliable supplier base that supports current operations and future business growth
Collaborate with logistics service providers to develop recovery plans and improve resiliency capabilities.
Lead supplier business reviews and support performance improvement initiatives and corrective action plans.
Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, including financial instability, capacity constraints, service disruptions, and regulatory compliance concerns.
Monitor supplier financial health, operational performance, and capacity risks to proactively address potential disruptions.
Collaborate with Transportation Operations to monitor supplier performance against established KPIs, including tender acceptance, on-time performance, and service reliability.
Drive continuous improvement (CI) across transportation by identifying inefficiencies, eliminating waste, standardizing processes, and implementing sustainable solutions that improve service, reduce total landed cost, and enhance operational performance.
Continuously monitor and analyze transportation market conditions, including freight rates, capacity trends, fuel costs, regulatory developments, and broader economic indicators.
Identify transportation market disruptions and develop sourcing or capacity contingency strategies.
Benchmark contracted transportation rates against market indices and competitive alternatives to identify cost optimization opportunities.
Identify, quantify, implement, and track cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity improvement initiatives.
Evaluate transportation network opportunities, including modal conversions, routing alternatives, and capacity optimization.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes through automation, standardization, and digital procurement solutions.
Consistently interact with regional key stakeholders (i.e. finance and operations/transportation) and communicate any change in contracted terms that impacts logistics' cost or strategy.
Collaborate with Legal and other internal stakeholders to negotiate and maintain transportation agreements that appropriately address liability, insurance, regulatory compliance, and commercial risk.
Support transportation budgeting process as needed with Finance and Transportation Operations.
Support as needed with transportation activities (QBR's, creation of metrics).
Support or lead Continuous Improvement and SIX Sigma projects development and implementation.
Capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience.
What we look for
Required
Bachelor Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field, APICS certification a plus.
5+ years of experience in Logistics Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Demonstrated experience leading transportation sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and commercial contract negotiations.
Strong understanding of North American transportation markets, including truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and dedicated transportation.
Strong analytical and financial skills, including transportation cost modeling, market benchmarking, and savings analysis.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives and competing priorities.
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal and visual communications.
Experience with TMS (transportation management systems), WMS (Warehousing management systems) and SAsS (Software As a Service).
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM.
Strong familiarity with transportation contracts, cargo liability, carrier insurance requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Experience with managing large transportation spend.
Experience using competitive sourcing tools and managing RFQs through them.
Spanish language proficiency.
Travel
Travel up to 20% based on business needs.
What you get:
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
