Strategic Transportation Sourcing Leader

DiversiTech Corporation; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DiversiTech Corporation is seeking a Transportation Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for transportation services including truckload, LTL, small parcel, and intermodal. You will negotiate pricing, manage carrier relationships, and perform financial analyses to uncover cost savings, while coordinating with procurement and operations teams.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience in transportation operations, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in transportation sourcing or similar.
• 3–5 years of experience negotiating carrier contracts via RFx/RFP processes.
• Experience leading freight payables approval and reconciliation.
• Experience working with large cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of transportation and strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategic sourcing plans for transportation modes.
• Negotiate MSAs and site addenda with carriers to secure favorable pricing and service.
• Manage vendor relationships and assess supplier performance and risks.
• Conduct spend and total cost of ownership analyses to identify savings.
• Lead RFx processes and coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure freight tariffs and charges are accurate for P&L reporting.
• Oversee freight payables process and provider performance.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and Manufacturing to align strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Carrier negotiation

RFx management

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

JDE

WMS

TMS

ERP software

MS Office Suite

Job description

DiversiTech Corporation is seeking a Transportation Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for transportation services including truckload, LTL, small parcel, and intermodal. You will negotiate pricing, manage carrier relationships, and perform financial analyses to uncover cost savings, while coordinating with procurement and operations teams.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience in transportation operations, and the ability to drive