Senior Sourcing Specialist Logistics

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES) :

• Be part of the global strategic sourcing team responsible for the Logistics spend category reporting to the global strategic sourcing director or manager
• Conduct research to identify potential suppliers / carriers and evaluate their capabilities
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers / carriers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers / carriers to ensure cost-effective procurement
• Monitor supplier / carrier performance and address any issues that arise
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in logistics procurement and sourcing
• Manage carrier contract and supplier setup documentation for all modes of transportation globally
• Drive global projects to automate and improve logistics processes and reduce cost
• Responsible for approval and monthly reporting analysis and review for freight and warehousing spend
• Primary owner for freight management systems
• Manage global logistics and transportation metrics - Responsible for analysis and implementation on new metrics pertinent to logistics spend and carrier performance driving departmental goals and processes
• Manage coordination of logistics and transportation eSourcing plan
• Responsible for benchmark analysis on DAT Analytics to drive cost reductions
• Facilitate freight payment provider coordination for LE Cleveland, WCTA, LE Canada, Lincoln Electric Automation, Lincoln Europe, Lincoln Mexico, Harris and other subsidiaries as converted to Data2Logistics - Includes data retrieval and consolidation, data review, audit and analysis
• Six Sigma expertise to reduce costs, improve processes and customer service
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 & 2030 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in logistics procurement or sourcing
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards
• Knowledge of freight contracts and experience negotiating
• Knowledge of freight carrier policies and procedures
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office : Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Must present a professional appearance and be capable of working with all levels of the organization
• Must have the ability to prioritize work to meet required reporting and submission deadlines
• Must be self-motivated, an independent contributor and team player, negotiator, problem solver and facilitator

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

• Six Sigma certification a plus
• SAP experience-Production-Order to ship, ERP; BW-reporting a plus
• APICS certification CSCP or CPIM a plus
• Hazmat Training and Certification for IATA, IMDG and DOT a plus
• Lithium Battery Training and Certification a plus
• Proficiency in Tableau, smart sheets, and various procurement software a plus
8 days ago