Sr. Manager, Global Logistics Sourcing
Sr. Manager, Global Logistics Sourcing
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Job Description
Primary Function of Position
The Sr. Sourcing Manager Global Logistics will work within Indirect Procurement and serve as an expert in global logistics procurement including air freight ocean shipping and overland transportation to lead category strategy supplier engagement and cost optimization efforts. This role will report to the Global Category Leader Product Operations and provide a significant contribution to Intuitives global delivery network as well as product development and manufacturing as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics management and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex global supply chains build category strategies negotiate with suppliers and collaborate cross-functionally with Iniuitives logistics quality regulatory legal manufacturing finance & business teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
Essential Job Duties
- Supplier Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with logistics suppliers to foster collaboration trust and mutual success.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers related to performance and strategic initiatives.
- Drive supplier performance through business reviews KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with suppliers to identify external innovation opportunities that optimize supply chain processes and enhance overall performance.
- Strategic Sourcing:
- Lead end-to-end RFP/RFI/RFQ processes contract negotiations and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Analyze spend patterns conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify opportunities for cost savings process improvements and innovation.
- Lead cross-functional teams of senior leaders to develop category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
- Develop and optimize buying channels considering P2P (Procure to Pay) requirements.
- Category Management:
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing and category management plans for logistics (air sea and land transportation).
- Conduct market intelligence supply chain risk assessments and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Create multi-year category roadmaps that align with business needs risk profiles and sustainability objectives.
- Define meaningful KPIs to measure the health of the spend category.
- Contract Management:
- Independently negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers ensuring alignment with company policies regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Monitor contract performance terms and conditions and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Identify opportunities for contract optimization renegotiation or consolidation to drive cost efficiencies and mitigate risks.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions focusing on long-term level agreements quality standards and volume discounts while minimizing risk to the company.
- Opportunity for Broader Scope
- Support additional categories (e.g. packaging MRO warehousing indirect services) as business needs evolve.
- Contribute to enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives supplier diversity programs and digital procurement transformation projects.
Qualifications :
Required Skills and Experience
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Logistics or related field.
- 12 years experience with 5 years of experience in procurement sourcing or logistics management preferably in a global or complex organization.
- Proven experience managing transportation categories (air sea land).
- Superior negotiation analytical and project management skills.
- Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g. SAP Ariba Coupa GEP etc.) and Excel/data analysis.
Preferred:
- Experience with 3PL/4PL management and transportation compliance.
- Exposure to sustainability and ESG requirements in logistics sourcing.
- Professional certifications (e.g. CPSM CSCP CIPS) a plus.
- Experience in regulated environments/industries.
Key Attributes for Success:
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
- Effective communicator and influencer across functions and levels.
- Agility to manage changing priorities and expand into new categories.
- Passion for innovation sustainability and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Extensive experience managing change across multiple stakeholder groups.
Additional Information :
Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
