Strategic Global Logistics Sourcing Lead

Lean Solutions Group; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lean Solutions Group seeks a Global Logistics Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement initiatives across portfolio companies, focusing on optimizing transportation costs, supplier negotiations, and cost models. You will drive eSourcing events and RFx processes to create business value.

You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing strategies with company goals, monitor market trends, and document best practices for international logistics and Incoterms

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, logistics procurement, transportation sourcing, or supplier management.
• Knowledge of eSourcing platforms such as Coupa, Jaggaer, Keelvar, or SAP Ariba.
• Experience with transportation rate modeling and logistics cost analysis.
• Understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and Incoterms.
• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis, cost modeling, and scenario planning.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for logistics and transportation services.
• Lead eSourcing events and competitive bidding processes using platforms such as Coupa, Jaggaer, Keelvar, or SAP Ariba.
• Analyze supplier proposals, compare transportation rates, and develop cost models and optimization scenarios.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with carriers and logistics service providers.
• Identify opportunities for consolidated purchasing and shared sourcing programs across portfolio companies.
• Monitor global logistics market trends, transportation costs, and supplier performance.
• Prepare strategic reports, benchmarking analyses, and supplier award recommendations.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global logistics providers.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Document sourcing processes, best practices, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international trade regulations and Incoterms.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Logistics Procurement

Cost Modeling

Supplier Negotiations

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Coupa

Jaggaer

Keelvar

SAP Ariba

Job description

Lean Solutions Group seeks a Global Logistics Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement initiatives across portfolio companies, focusing on optimizing transportation costs, supplier negotiations, and cost models. You will drive eSourcing events and RFx processes to create business value.

You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing strategies with company goals, monitor market trends, and document best practices for international logistics and Incoterms