Chicago-Based Global Sourcing Manager — Ocean & Air Freight

Sun Chemical Corporation; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager (Global Category Manager) for Ocean and Air Freight in Chicago. Lead global sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance across Sun Chemical and DIC operations worldwide.

The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies for transportation categories, managing carriers and 3PL/4PL providers, and driving cost competitiveness while improving service reliability. On-site in Chicago with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in logistics procurement, transportation sourcing, or logistics management.
• Experience negotiating and managing global transportation agreements (ocean/air freight, 3PL/4PL).
• Experience leading global freight sourcing, governance, and supplier management across regions.
• Knowledge of international transportation markets, carrier procurement practices, and freight benchmarking tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for ocean freight, air freight, freight forwarding, and 4PL services.
• Lead global sourcing events (RFQs/RFPs), supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations with DIC Group.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL/4PL providers to ensure service and cost goals.
• Conduct transportation spend analysis, market intelligence, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Drive route guide governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across global operations.
• Lead supplier accountability for freight claims, service failures, and quality issues.
• Develop and monitor transportation procurement KPIs and reporting.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Finance, and DIC Group.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field

Description du poste

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager (Global Category Manager) for Ocean and Air Freight in Chicago. Lead global sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance across Sun Chemical and DIC operations worldwide.

The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies for transportation categories, managing carriers and 3PL/4PL providers, and driving cost competitiveness while improving service reliability. On-site in Chicago with cross-functional collaboration.