Wind Energy Logistics Sourcing Lead

Nordex North America; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Job summary

Nordex North America is seeking a Logistics Sourcing Buyer to lead transportation and logistics sourcing across North America, including contracting and supplier management for wind energy projects.

You will serve as a subject matter expert for final run and reverse logistics, supporting project teams and customers through strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, and transportation planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of logistics experience with at least 5 years of experience quoting and contracting transportation for wind energy projects.
• Extensive knowledge of transportation providers supporting wind turbine component logistics throughout the United States and Canada.
• Strong experience managing project cargo, oversized freight, trucking, rail, and barge transportation.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience performing detailed cost analyses and developing should-cost models.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders.
• Spanish, French, and/or German language skills are considered an asset.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require and obtain/maintain a valid passport.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation and logistics sourcing strategies that optimize cost, service, and network efficiency across North America.
• Manage supplier qualification, compliance, auditing, and performance requirements.
• Lead RFQ processes including supplier screening, quote evaluations, cost analysis, and sourcing recommendations.
• Maintain transportation cost matrices for trucking, rail, barge, and other transportation modes.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms to secure competitive pricing and service levels.
• Benchmark transportation and logistics markets to identify cost reduction and performance improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Project Management teams to establish and monitor supplier scorecards focused on quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Analyze logistics processes and cost drivers to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide pre-execution logistics support to internal sales teams and external customers for wind energy projects.
• Participate in customer meetings and presentations, both virtual and in-person, for strategic projects.
• Support new turbine development projects by evaluating transportation requirements and logistics feasibility.
• Contribute to the development of a flexible, world-class supply chain that supports the efficient production and installation of wind turbines.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Nordex North America is seeking a Logistics Sourcing Buyer to lead transportation and logistics sourcing across North America, including contracting and supplier management for wind energy projects.

You will serve as a subject matter expert for final run and reverse logistics, supporting project teams and customers through strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, and transportation planning.