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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

Lead and develop the sourcing strategy for transportation and logistics services, including Truckload, LTL, Parcel, International Freight, and TMS solutions. This position will be responsible for delivering year-over-year improvements in freight cost, service, visibility, and operational performance while ensuring a reliable and resilient logistics network capable of supporting current and future business requirements

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Develop and execute category strategies for transportation and logistics services, including Truckload (TL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Parcel, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customs Brokerage, Warehousing, and International Logistics.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFx events, contract negotiations, and carrier selection processes to optimize cost, service, capacity, and risk.
• Manage relationships with transportation providers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, parcel carriers, customs brokers, and logistics technology providers.
• Analyze transportation spend, network requirements, freight market trends, and carrier performance to drive year-over-year productivity improvements.
• Establish and govern carrier agreements, service-level requirements, rate structures, accessorial controls, and performance scorecards.
• Partner with operations, distribution, customer service, planning, and finance teams to align transportation strategies with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead freight optimization initiatives focused on mode selection, route consolidation, load planning, shipment visibility, and network design.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address capacity constraints, geopolitical disruptions, regulatory changes, and transportation market volatility.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics including freight cost, on-time delivery, claims, carrier performance, lead times, and customer service levels.
• Support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, facility consolidations, and supply chain transformation projects requiring transportation and logistics expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities through data analytics, benchmarking, automation, and logistics process standardization.
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international transportation regulations, trade requirements, and company policies.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 5 to 8 years' relevant work experience in global manufacturing companies with increasing responsibilities in a multi-site, multi-product, company.
• International experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid negotiation skills. Competent at planning and leading negotiation. Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, matrixed environment satisfying multiple customers. Strategic planning/thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate vision to a broad audience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced data functions in Excel, ability to translate data to decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with executive and senior level management, both internally and externally.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage a broad range of logistics-related commercial agreements including transportation carrier agreements, logistics services agreements, and transportation technology contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation categories including Truckload (TL), LTL, Parcel, Air, Ocean, and International Freight.
• Strong understanding of transportation pricing methodologies, fuel programs, carrier contracts, accessorial charges, and freight market dynamics.
• Experience implementing, optimizing, or managing Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and related logistics technology platforms.
• Proven ability to use transportation analytics and reporting tools to identify cost savings opportunities and drive operational improvements.
• Knowledge of global trade compliance, customs processes, duties, Incoterms, and international shipping requirements.
• Experience leading carrier RFPs, bid optimization events, transportation network studies, and logistics transformation initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success negotiating multi-year logistics contracts and service agreements.
• Understanding of freight audit and payment processes, transportation KPIs, and logistics performance management.
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, transportation analytics, and data-driven decision making.
• Process oriented and driven.
• Competent in ERP systems and end-to-end supply chain management processes (concept, planning, development, launch)
• Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Take charge individual with intensity and clear sense of urgency.
• Out-of-the-box thinker, decisive; experienced in and capable of communicating the need for results and leading change with a variety of departments and teams.
• An excellent team player.

Education & Certifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or related field.
• A Master's Degree in Business or a Technical field is preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Travel is essential for success in this role to understand business needs as well as supplier site visits.
• Travel expected to be 25%+
• Working environment will be fast paced and require management of several interrelated initiatives at the same time. The ability to set a clear vision, get resources aligned, and ensure commitment will be critical to success.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.