Global Ocean & Air Freight Sourcing Manager

Sun-Chemical

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental and Vision
401(k) + match
Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing for ocean and air freight, freight forwarding, and 4PL services. You will develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive cost competitiveness and performance across Sun Chemical and DIC operations worldwide.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize networks, manage supplier performance, and deliver strategic benefits while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across regions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
  • 8+ years in logistics procurement, transportation sourcing, or logistics management.
  • Experience negotiating global transportation agreements (Ocean/Air/3PL).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of international transportation markets and benchmarking tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for ocean freight, air freight, and 4PL services.
  • Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and implementation activities.
  • Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL/4PL providers.
  • Analyze transportation spend, benchmarks, capacity trends, and supplier performance to identify savings.
  • Drive route governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across global operations.
  • Lead supplier accountability for freight claims and service issues.
  • Develop and monitor transportation procurement KPIs and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Finance, and DIC Group.

Skills

Global sourcing
Stakeholder mgmt
Analytical skills
Negotiation
Transportation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Job description

Sun Chemical is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing for ocean and air freight, freight forwarding, and 4PL services. You will develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive cost competitiveness and performance across Sun Chemical and DIC operations worldwide.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize networks, manage supplier performance, and deliver strategic benefits while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across regions.

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