Sourcing & Supply Manager

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Job Description:

• →Serve as Ryder's primary liaison between customers, carriers, engineering resources, operations teams, and internal stakeholders to develop and execute transportation solutions.
• →Act as Ryder's subject-matter expert for heavy-haul, over-dimensional, project cargo, and high-value freight movements, providing technical guidance to customers and internal teams
• →Build and maintain executive-level relationships with customers and transportation providers, aligning operational, commercial, service, and risk management objectives
• →Lead customer-facing discussions, presentations, and transportation strategy reviews related to procurement initiatives, carrier solutions, and specialized transportation opportunities.
• →Evaluate transportation requirements and recommend transportation strategies, equipment configurations, and execution approaches based on shipment characteristics, delivery requirements, operational constraints, and customer objectives
• →Collaborate with carriers, and project logistics partners to validate routing feasibility, permitting requirements, escort requirements, site access considerations, and other factors that may impact transportation execution, timing, or cost.
• →Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFP development, carrier evaluations, route guide strategies, and supplier selection recommendations.

• →Conduct carrier analysis, pricing evaluations, benchmarking, contract negotiations, and service reviews to support customer and business objectives.
• →Develop and maintain a network of specialized carriers, project logistics providers, permit resources, engineering consultants, and industry partners capable of supporting complex freight movements.
• →Assess transportation risks associated with specialized movements, including safety considerations, route limitations, infrastructure constraints, cargo security requirements, and project execution challenges, while developing mitigation strategies with customers and service providers.
• →Ensure transportation solutions comply with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations governing over-dimensional, overweight, heavy-haul, and high-value freight movements.
• →Support business development, solution design, and strategic customer initiatives by evaluating transportation feasibility, identifying execution risks, and helping expand Ryder's specialized transportation capabilities
• →Establish and promote best practices related to transportation safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure protection, cargo security, carrier qualification, and project execution.
• →Serve as a technical resource during customer pursuits and project planning efforts, helping ensure transportation solutions are operationally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with Ryder's safety and risk management standards.
  
  
  ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  Market research
  Continuous improvement in all segments of the business
  Strategic customer initiatives
  Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  EDUCATION
  Bachelor's degree Business, Logistics or related field of study.
  
  
  EXPERIENCE
  Seven (7) years or more experience Previous experience conducting presentations and supervising others.
  One (1) year or more experience Prior experience conducting presentations to both internal & external customers
  One (1) year or more experience Prior experience in negotiations and building strategic business relationships
  
  
  SKILLS
  Ability to handle and analyze large data files and respond with the customer in mind
  Ability to develop procurement strategy to support alignment with client goals and business requirements
  Demonstrated proficiency to independently communicate strategic plans & presentations both internally and externally
  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). Strong ability to work with others (customer, carriers & Ryder)
  Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
  Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
  Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
  
  
  KNOWLEDGE
  Knowledge of logistics and the ability to integrate supply chain components; advanced level.
  Working knowledge of TM capabilities & industry tools; advanced level.
  Distribution and carrier management knowledge; advanced level.
  Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc); advanced level.
  Working knowledge of standard procurement strategies/principles; advanced level.
  
  
  LICENSES
  
  TRAVEL
  10-20%

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The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

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