Sourcing Manager
Logisticus Group®, a certified Minority Business Enterprise, is committed to delivering excellence and innovation to the Renewable Energy Industry. Operating throughout North and South America since 2012, we specialize in Over‑Dimensional Transportation Logistics, Warehousing, Civil Engineering, Project Management, and Technology Solutions.
Our custom services are designed to de‑risk our client’s projects, while providing a ‘white glove’ standard of service, ensuring the highest possible standards in safety, quality, and innovation.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Sourcing Manager leads the sourcing team while maintaining direct responsibility for strategic sourcing initiatives in the Heavy Haul transportation space. This role combines leadership and hands‑on execution, ensuring the team delivers competitive proposals, strong supplier performance, and operational readiness for complex projects. Acting as a key liaison between Business Development, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, the Sourcing Manager drives sourcing strategies, optimizes cost efficiency, and fosters long‑term supplier relationships to support organizational growth.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor the sourcing team, providing guidance on best practices, RFQ processes, and supplier negotiations.
- Set team goals,monitorperformance, and ensure alignment with organizationalobjectives.
- Develop training programs and share industry insights to strengthen team capabilities.
Project Sourcing
- Serve as the subject matter expert and lead for Heavy Haul sourcing projects.
- Capable of leading RFQ’s focusing primarily on Heavy Haul transport bids.
- Oversee RFQ processes ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
- Collaborate with Business Development and customers to clarify project requirements.
- Formulate sourcing strategies using Operations and Sales input, historical data, and supplier insights.
- Analyze pricing and service proposals, present recommendations to stakeholders.
- Prepare proposal documentation for customer review
- Build andmaintainstrong strategic relationships with suppliers.
- Oversee supplier onboarding and qualification processes.
- Provide performance feedback and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Attend industry events to expand supplier base and stay informed on market trends.
RFQs / proposals for operational activities upon project award
- Notify suppliers of contract awards
- Confirm Supplier award and best and final pricing
- Support sourcing activities for scope changes
- Engage in project closeout and internal reviews
Project Transition and Handoff
- Lead internal project handoff call with project management, safety, and the internal technical team.
- Lead project financial handoff call with project management and finance team.
- Participate in internal and external project kick off calls with project managers, suppliers, and customers.
- Participate in any sourcing activities needed for changes of scope.
- Participate in project close out with internal team.
- Manage the supplier contracting process for won bids.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or equivalent college degree – focus in supply chain preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in logistics sourcing or project management related field desired.
- Project experience in sourcing, procurement, management, finance, or sales capacity desired.
- Professional experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, RFQ process, or finance desired.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and be flexible.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organization.
- Negotiation management.
- Contract Management.
- Data analysis and strategy creation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently, requiring minimal supervision.
- Decision making abilities.
- Data analysis skills.
- Risk analysis and management.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain seated at a workstation and operate a computer for extended periods.
- Capability to access and navigate all departments within the organization’s facilities as needed.
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure seamless coordination.
- Adherence to always established standard operating procedures.
- Work is performed primarily in a typical office environment.
EEO Statement
Logisticus Projects Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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