Vacancies Transportation Sourcing Manager NAM

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The Transportation Sourcing Manager NAM is responsible for sourcing negotiating and managing transportation services (e.g. truckload LTL intermodal parcel bulk tanker courier ocean/air as applicable) to ensure reliable capacity competitive rates and strong carrier performance. Responsible scope across US Canada and Mexico is $75M USD spend 130000 shipments and 200 carriers. This role leads transportation sourcing events (1-2 per year per mode) develops carrier strategies manages contracts and compliance and partners with operations logistics and finance to optimize total landed/transportation cost while meeting service requirements.

A key focus of this role over the next 3-24 months will be supporting the transition from a 4PL-managed transportation network to an insourced transportation operating model. The role will support the migration of a complex transportation portfolio while ensuring uninterrupted service and sustainable transportation procurement practices.

This role is located in Nashville TN must reside or be willing to relocate to this area.

Job Responsibilities

Cross Functional Leadership

Partner with logistics teams to align procurement decisions with operational realities.
Manage carrier contracts to support service commitments and customer requirements.
Contribute to network design projects and new site/carrier/customer onboarding from a procurement standpoint.

Procurement and Sourcing

Using deep industry experience develop and execute transportation sourcing strategies aligned to business needs cost and service requirements
Lead RFP events lane analysis carrier selection and awards.
Build and maintain a balanced carrier portfolio (asset vs broker regional vs national etc) optimizing cost while maintaining capacity and service.
Benchmark rates assess and predict market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.

Negotiation and Contract Management

Negotiate freight rates assessorial schedules and SLAs
With support from the legal team review award and manage carrier contracts.
Ensure compliance with insurance safety regulatory requirements and internal procurement policies.
Partner with legal and risk teams to mitigate risk and ensure contract adherence.

Carrier Performance and Relationship Management

Collaborate with transportation operations to resolve service failures and capacity concerns.
Conduct QBRs with key carrier partners to drive continuous improvement.
Establish industry standard KPIs and create/manage carrier scorecards.

Cost Optimization and Analytics

Identify and deliver cost-savings initiatives utilizing mode optimization route guide changes and periodic RFPs.
Manage transportation budgets and forecast impacts from market shifts and business volume changes.

Digital & TMS Adoption

Ensure all approved carriers have the capability for effective use of TMS (SAP TM) and visibility tools in daily operations.
Support system adoption and provide feedback for improvements.

Job Requirements

Education
University degree in Logistics Supply Chain Engineering Business Administration or related field.

Experience
7-10 years of experience in transportation
Demonstrated experience running RFPs and negotiating carrier contracts at a large scale ($20M in annual spend)
Strong knowledge of transportation modes pricing structures accessories and broad market dynamics.
Experience working with TMS and logistics digital tools
Familiarity with freight pay/audit claims management and regulatory requirements.
Experience with international freight and customs preferred

Skills
Strong operational and problem-solving mindset
Ability to manage high-paced dynamic environments
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
Understanding of transport planning execution and carrier operations
Analytical skills to monitor performance and drive improvements
Proficiency in reporting tools
Experience with SAP TM and SAP Business Network for Logistics (BN4L) is a strong plus

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.

Requisition ID: 55104

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