Sourcing Manager-Transportation & Logistics

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Sourcing Manager for Transportation & Logistics to lead category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships across multiple manufacturing sites.

You will drive cost optimization, assess market dynamics, and negotiate supplier agreements, while partnering with legal and business stakeholders to protect commercial interests and ensure supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation & logistics sourcing or supply chain management.
• Proven success in transportation category sourcing, carrier strategy, and negotiations.
• Strong data analysis to inform sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Category management across multiple manufacturing sites and supplier market analysis.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx development, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Establish supplier relationships and conduct business reviews.
• Monitor cost, service, risk, and contract compliance; drive value improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or Operations-focused) preferred

Tools

TMS/OTM

ERP systems

Transportation analytics tools

Job description

Hours:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday) Onsite

Compensation:

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $96,514 - $127,886. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Sourcing Manager - Transportation & Logistics!

Key Responsibilities :

• Category Management

  Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.

  Manage assigned categories across multiple manufacturing sites, balancing cost, service, and risk.

  Evaluate market trends, supply dynamics, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.

  Establish category roadmaps and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.

• Strategic Sourcing

  Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including spend analysis, supplier identification, RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and supplier selection.

  Drive enterprise-wide sourcing opportunities through supplier consolidation, standardization, and leveraging of organizational spend .

  Develop sourcing recommendations based on total cost of ownership, supplier capability, risk, and operational requirements.

• Supplier Relationship Management

  Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers/carriers.

  Conduct supplier business reviews and performance evaluations.

  Partner with suppliers to improve service, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.

  Support supplier development and corrective action initiatives as needed.

• Contract & Commercial Management

  Lead negotiations of commercial agreements, rate & pricing, terms and conditions, and service level expectations.

  Collaborate with legal and business stakeholders to ensure appropriate commercial and risk protections.

  Monitor contract compliance and identify opportunities for commercial improvement.

• Cost Optimization & Risk Management

  Develop and execute productivity, cost savings, and value improvement initiatives.

  Identify and mitigate supplier, market, financial, and operational risks.

  Support supply continuity planning and risk management strategies for critical suppliers and categories.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, and business leaders to support strategic objectives.

  Act as the primary sourcing contact for assigned categories and supplier relationships.

  Communicate sourcing strategies, opportunities, risks, and performance results to stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management , Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience in transportation & Logistics sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience leading transportation sourcing activities, including strategy development, carrier selection, and commercial negotiations.
• Proven success in:
  • Transportation category sourcing and carrier strategy
  • Carrier negotiations and contract management
  • Cost ‑ reduction and value ‑ creation initiatives
  • Spend, market, and performance data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem ‑ solving skills, with the ability to influence decisions using data and sourcing insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Highly organized, self ‑ directed .
• Experience with TMS/OTM, ERP systems, and transportation analytics tools preferred.

Additional Attributes (Preferred)

• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and navigating ambiguity in a dynamic business environment.
• Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or Operations ‑ focused ) preferred
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or Six Sigma preferred and indicative of strong sourcing, operational, and process ‑ improvement capability

No fixed deadline

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