Senior Global Sourcing Analyst - Transportation & Logistics

Dover Corporation • Downers Grove, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Global Sourcing Analyst – Transportation & Logistics supports Dover’s Global Sourcing organization by providing analytical expertise, project support, and supplier management across transportation and logistics spend categories. The role focuses on freight and logistics sourcing initiatives, supporting enterprise-wide cost optimization, service performance, and supply chain resilience. As capability and experience grow, the analyst will take on increasing responsibility for leading strategic transportation sourcing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, procurement, or related analytical roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Strong interest in freight, logistics markets, and transportation cost structures.
• Experience with data analysis, cost modeling, and business case development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Comfort working in a global, matrixed organization.
• Curiosity about freight markets, carrier dynamics, and logistics optimization.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across transportation and logistics categories, including inbound and outbound freight.
• Assist with sourcing strategies for truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), parcel, intermodal, ocean, air freight, and third-party logistics (3PL) services.
• Support transportation bid events, RFPs, RFQs, and carrier evaluations.
• Develop cost models, lane analyses, and total logistics cost assessments to support sourcing decisions.
• Analyze freight market data, carrier performance, and benchmarking information to identify savings and service improvement opportunities.
• Support negotiation preparation including rate analysis, fuel surcharge structures, and service-level requirements.
• Execute sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment through supplier engagement and implementation.
• Support supplier relationship management activities including performance reporting and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders across Dover OpCos.
• Participate in cross-functional, cross-regional project teams supporting transportation and logistics initiatives.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 9 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually
• 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• wellness reimbursement
• tuition assistance
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

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