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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in logistics sourcing, transportation management, and supplier performance optimization, with a strong focus on compliance and cost efficiency. Proven ability to lead competitive sourcing events and build strategic relationships across supply chain functions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Logistics SourcingSupplier NegotiationsTransportation ComplianceProcurement PlatformsSupplier Performance Management
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Hard Skills
Sourcing StrategiesCompetitive Sourcing EventsContract NegotiationsTransportation OptimizationData Analysis
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommercial AcumenStakeholder InfluenceCollaborationContinuous Improvement Mindset
Tools & Technologies
SAPAribaCoupaOracleERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSMCSCPCPIMCIPSAPICS
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementFreight Management3PLLogistics OperationsRegulated Industries
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead sourcing initiatives for logistics, transportation, freight, parcel, courier, warehousing, distribution, 3PL, and related supply chain services
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies supporting service excellence, transportation efficiency, supplier performance, compliance, and total cost optimization
- Lead competitive sourcing events, RFQs, RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contracting activities
- Evaluate transportation providers, logistics partners, and suppliers based on service capabilities, risk profile, performance, pricing, and regulatory requirements
- Drive supplier selection decisions balancing cost, quality, service levels, compliance, and business continuity
- Build and manage strategic relationships with transportation providers, logistics partners, freight carriers, courier services, and warehouse operators
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and identify opportunities to improve service, reduce costs, and enhance operational reliability
- Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, SLAs, and performance metrics
- Resolve supplier performance issues while fostering collaborative long-term partnerships
- Support supply continuity strategies and transportation risk mitigation initiatives
- Identify logistics vulnerabilities and develop contingency plans with stakeholders
- Ensure sourcing activities align with procurement policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations
- Support audits, compliance reviews, supplier assessments, and documentation requirements
- Analyze spend, carrier performance, transportation costs, and supplier data to identify sourcing opportunities and operational improvements
- Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to support sourcing decisions and supplier strategies
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives enhancing transportation performance, reducing costs, improving visibility, and strengthening supplier accountability
- Support network optimization, freight management, and logistics efficiency initiatives across the enterprise
- Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Quality, and Business Leaders
- Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier solutions
- Serve as a trusted advisor on transportation, logistics, and supplier management best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in logistics sourcing, transportation sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain management, logistics operations, or related business functions
- 3+ years of experience leading competitive sourcing events, RFQs, RFPs, supplier negotiations, contract negotiations, or category management initiatives
- 2+ years of experience utilizing procurement platforms, e-sourcing tools, ERP systems, and supplier management technologies such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience sourcing logistics, transportation, freight, parcel, courier, warehousing, distribution, cold chain, or other supply chain services
- Preferred: 3+ years of experience managing transportation carriers, freight providers, courier networks, freight forwarders, logistics providers, or 3PL/4PL partners
- Preferred: 3+ years of experience supporting transportation optimization, freight management, logistics network operations, carrier strategy, or logistics cost reduction initiatives
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience sourcing or managing parcel, courier, LTL, FTL, air freight, ocean freight, expedited transportation, cold chain logistics, or regulated transportation services
- Preferred: 3+ years of experience supporting healthcare, diagnostics, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, clinical research, or other regulated industries
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience working within a matrixed, multinational, or global organization supporting multiple business units and stakeholders
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience applying transportation compliance, supplier governance, supply chain risk management, business continuity, or regulatory requirements within logistics operations
- Preferred: Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CIPS, APICS, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent
- Preferred: MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or a related discipline
- Deep understanding of global transportation markets, logistics networks, freight management, and supplier performance management
- Ability to balance cost, service, quality, compliance, and risk in sourcing decisions
- Experience operating in highly regulated environments where reliability and compliance are critical
- Demonstrated success delivering measurable value through supplier negotiations, cost optimization, risk mitigation, supplier performance improvement, or operational efficiency initiatives
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Proven track record of building strategic supplier partnerships and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions
- Ability to analyze complex transportation and logistics data
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting critical healthcare
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan