Strategic Sourcing Manager – Logistics

Strategic Sourcing Manager – Logistics

Function : Strategic Sourcing / Procurement

Overview

Our client is a large, well-established organization with a nationwide manufacturing and distribution footprint supporting complex supply chain and logistics operations. They are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement strategy and execution across key logistics-related categories.

This role partners closely with operations, legal, and finance to optimize supplier performance, manage risk, and drive value across transportation and logistics spend.

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will own sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and contract management for logistics categories including freight, fuel, trailers, and site-related logistics services and equipment. This individual will play a key role in standardizing sourcing practices, negotiating commercial agreements, and improving service levels across a geographically dispersed network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier performance optimization.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, service, quality, and operational risk.

Own commercial negotiations and partner with legal teams to finalize, implement, and manage vendor contracts.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with operational and project requirements.

Establish and enforce best practices in contracting, strategic sourcing, and supplier governance.

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; manage ongoing supplier relationships and performance metrics.

Coordinate with operations, vendors, and leadership to ensure timely, complete, and cost-effective delivery of services.

Monitor compliance with contractual terms, pricing, and service-level agreements.

Ensure sourcing activities align with internal procurement policies and enterprise strategies.

Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.  All travel would be with notice. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a logistics, transportation, or industrial / manufacturing environment.

Proven success developing and executing category strategies for large-scale logistics spend.

Demonstrated experience negotiating complex, multi-year contracts involving commercial, technical, and legal stakeholders. Skills & Competencies

Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.

Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organization.

Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools (SAP, Oracle, and Power BI experience a plus).

Track record of delivering cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements.

Highly organized, analytical, and results-oriented. Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Why Consider This Role

This role offers significant visibility and impact within a large logistics network and provides long-term growth potential for sourcing professionals who excel in building scalable, value-driven procurement strategies.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.