Sr. Sourcing Manager
About The Position
The Senior Sourcing Manager leads enterprise strategy, sourcing, and supplier governance across transportation networks, fleet operations, logistics services, and field-based labor. The role drives cost optimization, service reliability, and operational scalability while aligning sourcing plans with business demand, service levels, and financial objectives. As a strategic partner to Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance leadership, the manager turns network requirements and cost-to-serve analytics into executable sourcing and operational strategies. The role owns key supplier relationships, leads cross-functional initiatives, and ensures value is realized through implementation and ongoing performance management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Eight years of related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year sourcing and operations strategies across transportation, third-party logistics, fleet, and labor services.
- Optimize network design, routing, and cost-to-serve models to improve efficiency and service performance.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including competitive bids, contract renewals, and supplier consolidation.
- Negotiate complex service agreements covering transportation rates, fleet operations, and labor contracts.
- Establish competitive pricing, scalable capacity models, and performance-based commercial structures.
- Establish contractual frameworks that address service levels, safety, compliance, and scalability.
- Own cost modeling and analytics across transportation, fleet, and labor to support data-informed decisions.
- Develop business cases for network optimization, outsourcing strategies, and labor models.
- Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and operational improvements.
- Implement and lead supplier performance management programs, including KPIs, SLAs, and quarterly business reviews.
- Monitor supplier performance, capacity, and financial risk to ensure continuity and reliability.
- Partner cross-functionally and advise senior leadership on cost trends, service performance, and market dynamics.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
