Logistics Sourcing Manager
Eastman · Kingsport, TN · 1 wk ago
Supply Chain$8.8/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Commercial leverage to achieve best cost and service outcome for responsible Categories
- Assess and address category risk
- Implement and develop mitigation and contingency plans
- Work closely with key stakeholders, ensure alignment with Business, Logistics Operations, Technology, and Manufacturing stakeholder needs, and develop effective category strategies and implementation plans
- Develop and maintain deep market insights and expertise into assigned categories
- Must be familiar with overseeing sourcing strategy, development, and execution
- Drive sustainable procurement and risk management objectives
- Oversee process to select suppliers and own relationship and performance
- Negotiate and execute contracts in line with the product and category strategies
- Collaborate with key business and functional partners to ensure alignment of strategies with business needs
- Measure and track internal performance within each spend category
- Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category
- Collaborate with Marine Operations and distribution safety to qualify new vendors
- Balance commercial and sustainable aspects to make sourcing decisions aligned with company and business strategies
- Conduct strategic RFPs, supplier evaluations, and bid analyses as needed
- Partner with Legal to ensure alignment with corporate standards and compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field required
- Master’s degree a plus
- 5+ years experience required; 8+ years of experience preferred either within Procurement or similar relevant experience
- Experience with Chemical Terminals or Marine modes strongly preferred
- Chemical industry experience strongly preferred
- Negotiation experience with customers or suppliers
- E-procurement tool experience preferred (Coupa, Ariba, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis, cost modeling, and market research
- Logistics operations background is preferred