Strategic Global Freight Sourcing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing, supplier management, and the commercial performance of transportation categories, including ocean freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, freight forwarding, and 4PL services.

This role will develop and execute global sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage carrier performance, and drive cost competitiveness and network optimization across Sun Chemical and DIC operations worldwide.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in logistics procurement, transportation sourcing, or logistics management.
• Experience negotiating and managing global transportation agreements (ocean/air freight, 3PL/4PL).
• Experience leading global freight sourcing, governance, and supplier management across regions.
• Knowledge of international transportation markets and freight benchmarking tools.
• Proven results in cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for ocean and air freight, forwarding, and 4PL services.
• Lead global sourcing events: RFQs, RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, implementation.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL/4PL providers.
• Analyze transportation spend, benchmarks, capacity trends, and supplier performance.
• Drive governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across global operations.
• Support cross-functional teams (Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing).
• Monitor procurement KPIs and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing, supplier management, and the commercial performance of transportation categories, including ocean freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, freight forwarding, and 4PL services.

This role will develop and execute global sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage carrier performance, and drive cost competitiveness and network optimization across Sun Chemical and DIC operations worldwide.