Regional T&L Sourcing Manager

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. Plan and implement global sourcing initiatives under the leadership of a global division/business area Procurement Manager or independently under a defined threshold.

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global sourcing initiatives, procurement processes, and supplier negotiations, with a strong focus on strategic logistics and compliance. Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Global Sourcing InitiativesSupplier NegotiationProcurement ProcessesLogistics ManagementSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

SourcingContract ManagementBenchmark StudiesPerformance ReportingPO Creation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAP

Industry Keywords

Trade and LogisticsCross-Functional CollaborationSupplier AgreementsCost BudgetsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and implement global sourcing initiatives under the leadership of a global division/business area Procurement Manager or independently under a defined threshold.
Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
Manage the planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts.
Support development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies aligned with the broader T&L Sourcing team and key stakeholders.
Negotiate and maintain supplier agreements, including price lists, terms & conditions, frame contracts, and local contract amendments.
Prepare RFQs for primarily over-the-road and express carriers.
Execute sourcing initiatives and benchmark studies to understand cost drivers.
Manage carrier and forwarder onboarding, evaluations, performance tracking, and reporting with T&L teams and businesses.
Initiate and manage purchase orders, confirm deliveries, monitor compliance, approve payments, and foster communication across internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience with business processes, supply chain, Trade and Logistics, and sourcing.
Experience in strategic and/or operational Logistics including sourcing within a regional or global SAP environment.
Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to manage supplier agreements, pricing, and contract terms.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix organization.
Experience running benchmark studies, carrier/forwarder evaluations, and performance reporting.
Solid understanding of procurement processes, including PO creation, contract management, and compliance with standard procedures.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously, within defined thresholds and timelines.
Strong communication skills in English.
Candidate located in the Eastern or Central time zone.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid; ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Vacation based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions
Hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning opportunities