Sourcing Manager, Logistics

Job Description

As the Sourcing Manager, Logistics, you will lead regional tender processes on transportation, warehousing, packaging and value-added logistic services. You will be working in a team that consists of Global Sourcing Managers, Regional Sourcing Managers, Logistic Buyers, Operational Buyers and reporting to the Head of Global Procurement – Logistics & Packaging. 

Where is this position located?
This position will report into our North American Corporate office based in Creve Coeur, MO working a hybrid schedule consisting of 3 days in office and 2 days from home. 

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? 

• Actively participate in the strategic sourcing activities for Logistics transportation, Warehousing, Tolling and Packaging with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or improving service quality or vendor service levels
• Identify, evaluate & select suppliers, negotiate and close framework-agreements for US region;
• Commercial vendor identification, selection, approval, and management responsibilities; Monitor performance of selected vendors and their compliance with their commitments
• Perform best-in-class negotiation processes via analysis of supply & demand trends with internal and external partners including negotiating and closing framework agreements
• Contract management with internal and external partners
• Maintain and develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers, markets & trends of the packaging sub-category
• Maintain and develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers, markets & trends;
• Support global initiatives regarding strategic sourcing activities
• Establish and manage global/regional relationships with suppliers
• Identify, address & coordinate resolutions for operational issues with suppliers
• Provide guidance and guidelines to the regional/local procurement personnel of the warehouse & packaging sub-categories
• Drive product/service demand optimization throughout ICL via collaboration with the relevant ICL units
• Excellent command of English is required, additional language is a preferred 

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? 

• Bachelor degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience in logistics procurement or international supply chain of chemicals industry
• Familiarity with specificities of Packaging, transportation and Warehousing Procurement
• Demonstrated track record of success in managing complex, cross-functional activities
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills; excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Supplier relationship and project management skills
• Strong business orientation and understanding of business processes
• Proficient in Excel
• Good analytical skills; strong attention to detail
• Ability to influence throughout all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• SAP or similar ERP experience preferred
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 15%; opportunity for some international travel
   

Compensation at ICL:

If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $84,000 - $115,000 

Annual Bonus Target: 7%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Assistance
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

Who is ICL? 
ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate.  ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL).  The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. To learn more about ICL, click here.
 

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