Logistics Manager, Sourcing (m/f/d)

Nordex Group•Happy Valley, IA

About The Position

The Logistics Manager, Sourcing (U.S.) supports Nordex’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality. The role leads sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for transportation and logistics services across North America. It serves as a subject matter expert for final run logistics and reverse logistics, supporting project teams, customers, and business stakeholders through strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, and transportation planning. The position contributes to a flexible, world-class supply chain supporting the efficient production and installation of wind turbines. It provides pre-execution logistics support for wind energy projects, participates in customer meetings and presentations, and supports new turbine development by assessing transportation requirements and logistics feasibility. Travel may be required domestically and internationally. Driving is an essential function, and the role requires a full valid driver’s license and continued insurability under Nordex’s auto insurance policy. Nordex emphasizes safe operations. The employee is expected to follow safety protocols and regulations, identify and mitigate hazards, use applicable protective equipment, and communicate effectively to maintain a safe working environment. Fluency in spoken and understood English is required for safety and job-related communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Minimum 7–10 years of logistics experience, including at least 5 years quoting and contracting transportation for wind energy projects.
Extensive knowledge of transportation providers supporting wind turbine component logistics throughout the United States and Canada.
Strong experience managing project cargo, oversized freight, and trucking, rail, and barge transportation.
Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
Experience performing detailed cost analyses and developing should-cost models.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require and obtain and maintain a valid passport.
Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company auto insurance policy; the position is subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks.
Commitment to maintaining and promoting safety standards, following safety instructions, and using applicable safety equipment.
Fluency in spoken and understood English for safety and job-related communication.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Spanish, French, and/or German language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop transportation and logistics sourcing strategies to optimize cost, service, and network efficiency across North America.
Manage supplier qualification, compliance, auditing, and performance requirements.
Lead RFQ processes, including supplier screening, quote evaluations, cost analysis, and sourcing recommendations.
Maintain transportation cost matrices for trucking, rail, barge, and other transportation modes.
Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms to secure competitive pricing and service levels.
Benchmark transportation and logistics markets to identify cost-reduction and performance-improvement opportunities.
Partner with Project Management teams to establish and monitor supplier scorecards focused on quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Analyze logistics processes and cost drivers to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide pre-execution logistics support to internal sales teams and external customers for wind energy projects.
Participate in customer meetings and presentations, both virtual and in person, for strategic projects.
Support new turbine development projects by evaluating transportation requirements and logistics feasibility.
Contribute to developing a flexible supply chain that supports efficient production and installation of wind turbines.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Follow safety protocols, comply with safety regulations and company policies, identify and mitigate hazards, and properly use applicable safety equipment.
Communicate effectively with team members and management to support a safe working environment.