Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Sourcing & Supply Manager will be responsible for developing/refining the procurement strategy for a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients along with managing a small procurement team. This position will work hand-in-hand with strong mentors, talented local operations teams, and supply chain engineers to design, implement, and maintain best in class transportation solutions. Directly engage with supply chain leaders at diverse customer base and within many of the nation's leading transportation service providers. Develop and maintain a network of service providers and be responsible to foster the relationship while engaging them on the best opportunities for our mutual success
In addition to strategic procurement responsibilities, this position will serve as Ryder's subject-matter expert for heavy-haul, over-dimensional, project cargo, and high-value freight solutions. The individual will provide technical guidance to customers, sales teams, engineering resources, operations, procurement professionals, and carrier partners on opportunities requiring specialized equipment, route planning, permitting, risk assessment, and execution planning.
As Ryder continues to expand its capabilities within data center, construction, industrial, energy, and infrastructure transportation markets, this role will play a critical part in defining the company's approach to heavy-haul and project logistics services. The position will help establish best practices, evaluate carrier capabilities, support business development opportunities, and provide the expertise necessary to successfully plan and execute specialized transportation projects.
The ideal candidate combines deep transportation expertise with strong commercial and customer-facing skills, ensuring transportation solutions are operationally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure protection, cargo security, and risk management. Experience with specialized equipment, permitting, route surveys, escorts, load securement, and high-value freight execution is strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serve as Ryder's primary liaison between customers, carriers, engineering resources, operations teams, and internal stakeholders to develop and execute transportation solutions.
- Act as Ryder's subject-matter expert for heavy-haul, over-dimensional, project cargo, and high-value freight movements, providing technical guidance to customers and internal teams
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with customers and transportation providers, aligning operational, commercial, service, and risk management objectives
- Lead customer-facing discussions, presentations, and transportation strategy reviews related to procurement initiatives, carrier solutions, and specialized transportation opportunities.
- Evaluate transportation requirements and recommend transportation strategies, equipment configurations, and execution approaches based on shipment characteristics, delivery requirements, operational constraints, and customer objectives
- Collaborate with carriers, and project logistics partners to validate routing feasibility, permitting requirements, escort requirements, site access considerations, and other factors that may impact transportation execution, timing, or cost.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFP development, carrier evaluations, route guide strategies, and supplier selection recommendations.
- Conduct carrier analysis, pricing evaluations, benchmarking, contract negotiations, and service reviews to support customer and business objectives.
- Develop and maintain a network of specialized carriers, project logistics providers, permit resources, engineering consultants, and industry partners capable of supporting complex freight movements.
- Assess transportation risks associated with specialized movements, including safety considerations, route limitations, infrastructure constraints, cargo security requirements, and project execution challenges, while developing mitigation strategies with customers and service providers.
- Ensure transportation solutions comply with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations governing over-dimensional, overweight, heavy-haul, and high-value freight movements.
- Support business development, solution design, and strategic customer initiatives by evaluating transportation feasibility, identifying execution risks, and helping expand Ryder's specialized transportation capabilities
- Establish and promote best practices related to transportation safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure protection, cargo security, carrier qualification, and project execution.
- Serve as a technical resource during customer pursuits and project planning efforts, helping ensure transportation solutions are operationally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with Ryder's safety and risk management standards.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Market research
Continuous improvement in all segments of the business
Strategic customer initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree Business, Logistics or related field of study.
EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years or more experience Previous experience conducting presentations and supervising others.
One (1) year or more experience Prior experience conducting presentations to both internal & external customers
One (1) year or more experience Prior experience in negotiations and building strategic business relationships
SKILLS
Ability to handle and analyze large data files and respond with the customer in mind
Ability to develop procurement strategy to support alignment with client goals and business requirements
Demonstrated proficiency to independently communicate strategic plans & presentations both internally and externally
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). Strong ability to work with others (customer, carriers & Ryder)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of logistics and the ability to integrate supply chain components; advanced level.
Working knowledge of TM capabilities & industry tools; advanced level.
Distribution and carrier management knowledge; advanced level.
Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc); advanced level.
Working knowledge of standard procurement strategies/principles; advanced level.
LICENSES
TRAVEL
10-20%
Job Category
Procurement
Compensation Information:
Thecompensationofferedtoacandidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate27s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/ortype.Compensationranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
100000
Maximum Pay Range:
115000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
