Sourcing Specialist-Logistics and Freight Forwarding

Orion Solutions is working with a global freight and project forwarding leader who is active in 30 countries. They provide warehousing and supply chain solutions and handle commodities such as renewables, oil and gas, chemicals, metals, and general cargo. This client is seeking a motivated and ambitious Sourcing Specialist to join their team focused on Freight Forwarding and Project Cargo. This role in the Houston area offers an opportunity for growth with a dynamic team expanding in North America!

What’s Great About This Opportunity:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Generous base salary and bonus program
• Growth path within Freight Forwarding Team

Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess potential key suppliers for logistics services: air, ocean, road/rail, warehousing, and project cargo. Onboard appropriate providers for forwarding and project opportunities.
• Negotiate cost effective pricing and contracts with suppliers to ensure savings and optimal service.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to secure a reliable vendor network in alignment with products and markets.
• Establish acceptable payment terms with suppliers that match company objectives.
• Source and analyze rates for multiple transportation modes to maintain a comprehensive database for pricing. Collaborate with finance and operations departments for prompt, accurate cost information.
• Manage sourcing needs and logistics requirements for project cargo. Work closely with project teams for successful execution of special projects.
• Represent the company professionally at all levels, including presentations and networking events.
• Organizational, analytical, and project management skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Attend national and international conferences as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with vendors to raise service levels and control costs.

Qualifications:

• Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business is valuable.
• Experience in logistics/freight forwarding sourcing domestically and internationally.
• Familiarity with multiple modes of transportation: air, ocean, road/rail, warehousing, project cargo.
• Proven positive negotiation skills that result in cost savings and meet service expectations.
• Solid ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Meticulous, responsible, adaptable, and positive working attitude.
• Result-oriented, self-starter, and able to work in high-pressure environments.
• A willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed for networking events.
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Project logistics management experience is a plus.