Sourcing & Supply Manager

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Novi, MI

1d • $100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Sourcing & Supply Manager develops and refines procurement strategies for a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients and manages a small procurement team. The role works with mentors, local operations teams, and supply chain engineers to design, implement, and maintain transportation solutions; engages supply chain leaders at customer organizations and transportation providers; and develops and maintains a network of service providers.

The position is Ryder's subject-matter expert for heavy-haul, over-dimensional, project cargo, and high-value freight solutions. It provides technical guidance on specialized equipment, route planning, permitting, risk assessment, and execution planning. As Ryder expands in data center, construction, industrial, energy, and infrastructure transportation markets, the role helps define its heavy-haul and project logistics services, establish best practices, evaluate carrier capabilities, and support business development.

The ideal candidate combines transportation expertise with commercial and customer-facing skills. Solutions must be operationally sound, commercially viable, and consistent with safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure protection, cargo security, and risk-management standards. Experience with specialized equipment, permitting, route surveys, escorts, load securement, and high-value freight execution is strongly preferred. The position involves 10–20% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field of study.
• Seven or more years of experience, including previous experience conducting presentations and supervising others.
• One or more years of experience conducting presentations to internal and external customers.
• One or more years of experience in negotiations and building strategic business relationships.
• Ability to handle and analyze large data files and respond with the customer in mind.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies aligned with client goals and business requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently communicate strategic plans and deliver presentations internally and externally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels and work effectively with customers, carriers, and Ryder teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self-direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up practices.
• Advanced knowledge of logistics and supply-chain integration.
• Advanced working knowledge of transportation management capabilities and industry tools.
• Advanced distribution and carrier-management knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced working knowledge of standard procurement strategies and principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specialized equipment, permitting, route surveys, escorts, load securement, and high-value freight execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison among customers, carriers, engineering resources, operations teams, and internal stakeholders to develop and execute transportation solutions.
• Provide technical guidance as Ryder's subject-matter expert for heavy-haul, over-dimensional, project cargo, and high-value freight movements.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with customers and transportation providers, aligning operational, commercial, service, and risk-management objectives.
• Lead customer discussions, presentations, and transportation strategy reviews related to procurement initiatives, carrier solutions, and specialized transportation opportunities.
• Evaluate transportation requirements and recommend strategies, equipment configurations, and execution approaches based on shipment characteristics, delivery requirements, operational constraints, and customer objectives.
• Work with carriers and project logistics partners to validate route feasibility, permitting and escort requirements, site access, and other execution, timing, or cost considerations.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain a network of specialized carriers, project logistics providers, permit resources, engineering consultants, and industry partners.
• Assess risks of specialized movements, including safety, route limitations, infrastructure constraints, cargo security, and project execution, and develop mitigation strategies with customers and service providers.
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations for over-dimensional, overweight, heavy-haul, and high-value freight.
• Support business development, solution design, and strategic customer initiatives by evaluating feasibility, identifying execution risks, and helping expand Ryder's specialized transportation capabilities.
• Establish and promote best practices for transportation safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure protection, cargo security, carrier qualification, and project execution.
• Serve as a technical resource during customer pursuits and project planning to help ensure solutions are operationally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with Ryder's safety and risk-management standards.
• Conduct market research and continuous improvement across business segments.
• Support strategic customer initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family leave, and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• The position may be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan, depending on level and type.

What This Job Offers

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