Senior Logistics Sourcing Strategist

Lincoln Electric; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a seasoned Sourcing & Logistics professional to lead procurement initiatives across transportation, warehousing, and related services in North America. You will shape sourcing strategies, manage bid events, and drive supplier performance to meet cost, service, quality, and risk goals.

The role requires experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and logistics operations, with strong analytics, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, supply chain analytics, or related roles in a global manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time
• Proven track record of managing multiple RFPs/RFQs across multiple modes of transportation with clear value creation success (cost savings/avoidance) and a demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support logistics sourcing events including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for transportation, warehousing, and related services.
• Manage assigned logistics categories and supplier portfolios to achieve cost savings, service improvements, risk mitigation, and compliance with corporate procurement strategies.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using spend analytics, market intelligence, benchmarking, and total cost analysis to drive measurable business value.
• Lead commercial negotiations with carriers, brokers, warehouses, and logistics providers, securing competitive rates, service commitments, and favorable contractual terms.
• Monitor and report key procurement metrics including spend, savings, carrier performance, supplier compliance, sourcing pipeline activity, and project implementation results.
• Drive supplier performance management processes, including scorecards, business reviews, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight billing and contract compliance issues, partnering with Finance, Accounts Payable, carriers, and freight audit providers to resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate rate variances, accessorial disputes, service failures, and invoice exceptions, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Own supplier and carrier onboarding activities, ensuring accurate setup and integration across procurement, ERP, TMS, and freight audit platforms.
• Partner with logistics, warehousing, operations, supply chain, and finance stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities and support business objectives through strategic procurement solutions.
• Identify and support continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives while monitoring market conditions, capacity trends, and emerging risks within the logistics industry.
• Depending on experience and expertise, this role may lead complex strategic initiatives, provide category leadership, and serve as a subject matter resource for sourcing and logistics best practices.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Procurement

Negotiation

Cost savings

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Ariba

SAP

TMS

Freight audit

Excel

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a seasoned Sourcing & Logistics professional to lead procurement initiatives across transportation, warehousing, and related services in North America. You will shape sourcing strategies, manage bid events, and drive supplier performance to meet cost, service, quality, and risk goals.

The role requires experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and logistics operations, with strong analytics, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.