Logisitics Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

Nordex Group•Chicago, IL

22h•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The role of Logistics Sourcing Manager directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Logistics Sourcing Manager for ocean, port handling, trucking, rail, and barge you will be responsible for managing quoting, cost analysis, supplier auditing and evaluations. In addition, you will be the subject matter expert to support the project management team and Nordex customers during the pre-execution stage for all North American projects.

Requirements

BA/BS degree required, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 7-10 years’ experience required in Logistics with at least 5 years quoting and contracting wind transportation.
Experience managing suppliers of ocean, port handling, trucking, barge, and rail modes of transport.
Experience in developing should cost models and/or performing detailed cost analysis.
Strong understanding of the domestic transportation market.
Related strategic sourcing experience including supplier qualification and development.
Strong process focusses and data driven decision maker.
Strong negotiations and contract development skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree a plus.
Fluency in Spanish and/or German and/or French a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop transportation and logistics strategies, leveraging network, demand and market conditions to optimize the transportation costs for North America.
Manage supplier compliance requirements for North America.
Conduct rigorous RFQ process including supplier screening, quote analysis, cost analysis, and preparation of sourcing recommendations.
Maintain the internal quoting cost matrix for all modes of transportation in North America.
Lead negotiations and establish supplier contracts including final pricing and terms. As well as participate in Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) negotiations.
Continually benchmark ocean, port handling, trucking, barge, rail transportation and logistics market.
Define and own the logistics sourcing communication process within the organization.
In collaboration with Quality, establish and maintain a highly effective logistics and transportation supplier scorecard program to assure the company’s domestic and international suppliers meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.
Drive continuous cost and performance improvements by analyzing cost drivers, processes, and specifications for improvement opportunities.
Lead pre-execution support efforts with internal sales team and customers. This includes routing, site road planning, DOT requirements, ocean, port handling and inland transport risks, routing improvements. In person and virtual meetings with customer decision makers for high profile projects.
Continuously improve knowledge through benchmarking and active participation in industry groups.
Support new turbine development, working with suppliers and internal departments to confirm transportation requirements and viability.
Contribute to building a flexible, world class supply chain to support the most efficient production of wind turbines and erection of wind farms.
Other responsibilities as assigned.