Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Lead sourcing strategies for a complex logistics portfolio including road transport, warehousing, freight forwarding, and international shipping services to drive commercial outcomes and supply chain optimization.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (logistics)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and logistics network improvement initiatives
Domain
Logistics and Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, stakeholder engagement, cost optimization, risk mitigation, project management, market analysis, supplier performance management
Preferred skills
Logistics/transportation category experience, international shipping knowledge, multi-country operations (Asia/Australasia), sustainability initiatives
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies, lead competitive tender processes, drive cost optimization and risk mitigation, manage strategic supplier relationships, monitor market trends and supplier risks, support regional procurement strategy deployment, lead supplier performance management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC