Logistics Sourcing Manager

Eastman • Kingsport, TN

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Manager will lead strategic sourcing for multiple categories, with an initial/primary focus on bulk tank terminals, isotanks, surveyors, drayage, and freight forwarders. The scope may evolve to support other transportation modes as business needs change. This position will develop market insights and deliver total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) reductions while maintaining supplier service levels. A strong understanding of chemical terminals and/or isotank shipping is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field required
• 5+ years experience required
• Negotiation experience with customers or suppliers
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis, cost modeling, and market research

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree a plus
• 8+ years of experience preferred either within Procurement or similar relevant experience
• Experience with Chemical Terminals or Marine modes strongly preferred
• Chemical industry experience strongly preferred
• E-procurement tool experience preferred (Coupa, Ariba, etc.)
• Logistics operations background is preferred

Responsibilities

• Commercial leverage to achieve best cost and service outcome for responsible Categories
• Assess and address category risk
• Implement and develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Work closely with key stakeholders, ensure alignment with Business, Logistics Operations Technology, and Manufacturing stakeholder needs, and develop effective category strategies and implementation plans
• Develop and maintain deep market insights and expertise into assigned categories
• Must be familiar with overseeing sourcing strategy, development, and execution
• Drive sustainable procurement and risk management objectives
• Oversee process to select suppliers and own relationship and performance
• Negotiate and execute contracts in line with the product and category strategies
• Collaboration with key business and functional partners to ensure alignment of strategies with business needs
• Measure and track internal performance within each spend category
• Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category
• Collaboration with Marine Operations and distribution safety to qualify new vendors
• Balance commercial and sustainable aspects to make sourcing decisions aligned with company and business strategies
• Conduct strategic RFPs, supplier evaluations, and bid analyses as needed
• Partner with Legal to ensure alignment with corporate standards and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage
• Health Savings Account option
• Voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling
• 401(k) with a company match
• Additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman
• Eleven paid holidays
• One personal day
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level