Global Sourcing Manager – Logistics Purchasing & AI/ML Analytics
Core
Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost-optimization for logistics services while building AI/ML models to analyze freight data and improve operational performance.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager with AI/ML analytics focus
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and AI/ML dashboards for freight cost and performance management
Domain
Logistics, Supply Chain, AI/ML
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, data analysis, AI/ML model development, cost optimization, project management, SAP proficiency
Preferred skills
Transportation sourcing experience, SQL, Python, cloud data platforms, machine learning frameworks, automotive/manufacturing domain knowledge, Master's degree
Technologies
SAP, SQL, Python, cloud data platforms, machine learning frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for logistics categories; Lead RFQs, bid events, and negotiations; Build repeatable data models and dashboards for freight analytics; Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and cost targets; Consolidate and normalize data across modes and lanes; Apply AI/ML for forecasting and anomaly detection
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential
