Global Transportation Sourcing Leader

Sun Chemical; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Collaborating with cross-functional teams across Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance, you will optimize service, costs, and network efficiency while building strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, procurement, business administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in logistics procurement, transportation sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating global transportation agreements (ocean/air) and managing 3PL/4PL providers.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for ocean freight, air freight, freight forwarding, and 4PL services.
• Lead global sourcing events, including RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL/4PL providers for service and cost outcomes.
• Analyze transportation spend, market intelligence, benchmarks, capacity trends, and supplier performance.
• Drive route guide governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across global operations.
• Lead supplier accountability on freight claims, service failures, and corrective actions.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Education

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

Job description

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

Collaborating with cross-functional teams across Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance, you will optimize service, costs, and network efficiency while building strong