NA Freight & Logistics Sourcing Lead – Hybrid

McCain Foods; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, etc)

Retirement savings benefits

Leave & wellbeing programs

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is seeking a North America Freight & Logistics Procurement Manager to source and manage a portion of the $340M NA freight, storage, and logistics spend.

You will develop category strategies, lead sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost-effective solutions. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to drive savings, sustainability, cash improvement, and supply assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in procurement and strategic sourcing; freight and logistics.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cost and value-driven category strategies for freight, storage, and logistics spend areas.
• Lead sourcing events including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver innovation, cost savings, and service improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs to ensure consistent delivery and service levels.
• Support the Sustainable Cost Advantage Program through strategic sourcing and value creation.
• Conduct supplier research and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and trends.
• Analyze and recommend sourcing solutions and supplier award decisions aligned with needs.
• Manage category financial planning, budgeting, and PPV performance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls and ethics.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to support cost savings and resilience.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

MS Office

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Transportation Management Systems

Freight procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Transportation Management Systems

Freight procurement software

Job description

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is seeking a North America Freight & Logistics Procurement Manager to source and manage a portion of the $340M NA freight, storage, and logistics spend.

You will develop category strategies, lead sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost-effective solutions. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to drive savings, sustainability, cash improvement, and supply assurance.