Indirect Sourcing Manager
DuravantABOUT US:
Duravant, located in Downers Grove, IL, is a global engineered equipment company with an over 100-year operating history. Through our portfolio of operating companies, we deliver trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networ
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ks we provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets we serve in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability.
Position Summary
The Logistics & Indirect Sourcing Manager leads Duravant’s global logistics and indirect sourcing strategies, programs, and supplier relationships. This role partners closely with Duravant’s operating companies and senior leadership to optimize transportation and indirect spend, improve supplier performance, and develop sourcing strategies that support business growth.
Essential Responsibilities
Logistics & Transportation
• Develop and manage KPIs to evaluate logistics, TMS, and 3PL provider performance, including service levels, corrective actions, cost, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Lead the development, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of transportation contracts and rate agreements, including freight, brokerage, and freight audit/payment services.
• Partner with Duravant operating companies to understand logistics requirements and ensure transportation strategies support current and future business needs.
• Analyze transportation spend, market conditions, and business growth strategies to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and increased efficiency.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with carrier partners, senior leadership, and key operating company stakeholders to review KPIs, savings, performance trends, and critical action items.
• Lead audits and compliance reviews to ensure negotiated pricing and contractual terms are accurately implemented and passed through to operating companies.
Indirect Sourcing
• Develop and execute long-term category strategies for indirect materials and services, including areas such as Telecom, Travel & Entertainment, Hardware/MRO, temporary labor, and other assigned categories.
• Manage spend analytics and commodity guidance tools to improve spend visibility and support sourcing decisions across Duravant.
• Partner with Duravant and operating company stakeholders to develop and maintain material and service specifications, RFQs, supplier selection processes, and sourcing events.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms and conditions, service levels, and contractual requirements, and monitor ongoing contract compliance.
• Develop and continuously improve the indirect supply base by identifying qualified suppliers, rationalizing the supplier base where appropriate, and monitoring supplier performance.
• Identify and execute strategic cost-saving initiatives using project and change management methodologies. Maintain a pipeline of sourcing and continuous improvement projects and track results against established targets.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership for indirect materials and services and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase value.
• Serve as a point of escalation for indirect sourcing and supplier-related issues, partnering with operations and internal stakeholders to resolve issues related to cost, quality, delivery, inventory, lead times, and service.
Position Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, indirect sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or global trade compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation and logistics practices, includin