Logistics Sourcing Manager

**Logistics Sourcing Manager - Canada (M/F/d)**:

- REQUISITION ID: 10272
- LOCATION: Quebec, CA
- DEPARTMENT: Sourcing

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

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**WHAT YOU’LL DO**
- Develop transportation and logistics strategies, leveraging network, demand and market conditions to optimize the transportation costs for North America.
- Manage supplier compliance requirements for North America.
- Conduct rigorous RFQ process including supplier screening, quote analysis, cost analysis, and preparation of sourcing recommendations.
- Maintain the internal quoting cost matrix for all modes of transportation in North America.
- Lead negotiations and establish supplier contracts including final pricing and terms. As well as participate in Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) negotiations.
- Continually benchmark ocean, port handling, trucking, barge, rail transportation and logistics market.
- Define and own the logistics sourcing communication process within the organization.
- In collaboration with Quality, establish and maintain a highly effective logistics and transportation supplier scorecard program to assure the company’s domestic and international suppliers meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.
- Drive continuous cost and performance improvements by analyzing cost drivers, processes, and specifications for improvement opportunities.
- Lead pre-execution support efforts with internal sales team and customers. This includes routing, site road planning, DOT requirements, ocean, port handling and inland transport risks, routing improvements. In person and virtual meetings with customer decision makers for high profile projects.
- Continuously improve knowledge through benchmarking and active participation in industry groups.
- Support new turbine development, working with suppliers and internal departments to confirm transportation requirements and viability.
- Contribute to building a flexible, world class supply chain to support the most efficient production of wind turbines and erection of wind farms.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.

**WHAT YOU HAVE**
- BA/BS degree required, or equivalent work experience.
- Master’s Degree a plus.
- Minimum 7-10 years’ experience required in Logistics with at least 5 years quoting and contracting wind transportation.
- Experience managing suppliers of ocean, port handling, trucking, barge, and rail modes of transport.
- Experience in developing should cost models and/or performing detailed cost analysis.
- Strong understanding of the domestic transportation market.
- Related strategic sourcing experience including supplier qualification and development.
- Strong process focusses and data driven decision maker.
- Strong negotiations and contract development skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to obtain a US passport.
- Fluency in Spanish/German a plus; English and French proficiency is a requirement.
- Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.
- Must meet the weight requirement of 120kg (265 lbs.) or less to safely utilize climbing equipment and climbing gear.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
- Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
- Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

**In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you**:

- Basic Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life
- Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
- Optional AD&D
- Weekly Indemnity
- Long Term Disability
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute**Equal Opportunity**:

- Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regar