Director (freight, Logistics, Indirect Sourcing)

Coates Group

Chicago, IL, United States
On-site
Global strategic vendor relationships
Inbound/outbound freight management
3pl and tariff optimization
As a key member of the Global Sourcing leadership team, the Director, Global Sourcing Indirect manages global strategic vendor relationships for areas of spend which include inbound/outbound freight, 3PL &, tariffs etc

Job Summary

  • As a key member of the Global Sourcing leadership team, the Director, Global Sourcing Indirect manages global strategic vendor relationships for areas of spend which include inbound/outbound freight, 3PL &, tariffs etc.
  • This leader will be responsible for developing category-focused indirect procurement strategies that optimize cost efficiencies and improve contractual terms, including pricing, payment structures, and supplier performance.
  • Finally, the role will work collaboratively to drive our commitment to ESG best practice, with the implementation of a framework & initiatives that progress Coates in this space.

Matching Summary

As a key member of the Global Sourcing leadership team, the Director, Global Sourcing Indirect manages global strategic vendor relationships for areas of spend which include inbound/outbound freight, 3PL &, tariffs etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global strategic vendor relationships
  • Inbound/outbound freight management
  • 3PL and tariff optimization
  • Develop category-focused procurement strategies
  • Optimize cost efficiencies
  • Improve contractual terms
  • Supplier performance management
  • ESG best practice implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Family-owned business values
  • Innovative start-up spirit
  • Curious, charismatic, authentic
  • Leverage diversity of crew
  • Imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts

Key Requirements

  • Years of experience in freight and logistics sourcing
  • Experience with indirect procurement strategies
  • Proven ability to optimize cost efficiencies
  • Experience implementing ESG initiatives

Work Rights

Not specified

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