Global Logistics Strategy Lead

WIDIA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a Global Category Manager, Logistics to lead global category strategies across NAM, EMEA, APAC, and India with responsibility for approximately $67M in annual spend. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, contract governance, and logistics network optimization.

Collaborate across functions to deliver savings, service improvements, working capital benefits, and supply chain resiliency through data-driven

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or logistics
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA preferred
• Proven ability to develop and execute global category strategies and deliver measurable savings

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and governance of global logistics category strategies across NAM, EMEA, and APAC.
• Own sourcing and contract management activities for parcel, 3PL services, truckload, LTL, air, ocean and related logistics.
• Develop annual sourcing roadmaps and RFPs aligned with business objectives and cost reductions.
• Deliver savings and service improvements through cross-functional collaboration and supplier performance management.
• Lead RFx events, supplier negotiations, and executive-level reviews with global providers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Logistics management

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

MBA

Tools

SAP

Spend analytics

Sourcing platforms

Job description

Kennametal in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a Global Category Manager, Logistics to lead global category strategies across NAM, EMEA, APAC, and India with responsibility for approximately $67M in annual spend. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, contract governance, and logistics network optimization.

Collaborate across functions to deliver savings, service improvements, working capital benefits, and supply chain resiliency through data-driven