Transportation Sourcing Manager
Job in
Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 30155, USA
Listed on 2026-10-06
Listing for:
Curran Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in the Duluth, GA area that is looking to add a Transportation Sourcing Manager to its Supply Chain team.
This position will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across transportation services, with responsibility for developing carrier strategies, managing RFP/RFQ processes, negotiating contracts and rates, analyzing freight spend, and identifying opportunities to improve both cost and service.
The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of transportation knowledge and strategic sourcing experience and is comfortable working across a multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment.
What You’ll Do- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across Truckload, LTL, Ocean, Drayage and other transportation modes
- Lead RFP/RFQ processes, carrier evaluations, bid analysis, negotiations, and supplier selection
- Negotiate Master Service Agreements, transportation rates, and commercial terms while balancing cost, service, and operational requirements
- Build and manage carrier/vendor relationships, including performance management and supplier risk mitigation
- Analyze freight spend and total cost of ownership to identify and drive cost savings and cost-avoidance opportunities
- Manage contract renewals, extensions, change orders, tariffs, rates, and related freight charges
- Partner closely with Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs
- Support additional non-inventory sourcing initiatives, including Cap Ex equipment, fleet/facility leases, MRO, and services
- Provide oversight of freight payables, reconciliation, and related exceptions
- Strong experience in transportation sourcing, strategic sourcing, procurement, or a closely related transportation role
- Hands-on experience leading carrier RFP/RFQ processes and contract negotiations
- Extensive knowledge of transportation modes, carrier markets, freight rates, and strategic sourcing
- Experience with freight spend analysis, cost modeling, and identifying savings opportunities
- Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and communication skills
- Experience working across large, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with JDE, WMS, TMS, ERP systems, or similar applications is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
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