Sourcing Specialist (Transportation) (9283)

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Sourcing Specialist – Transportation

Location: Kansas City, MO
Department: Supply Chain & Procurement

Join DeLaval and help shape the future of sustainable dairy farming.

We’re seeking a strategic and driven Sourcing Specialist – Transportation to manage our North American road freight supplier base. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and have a passion for optimizing logistics partnerships, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

For 140 years, DeLaval has been driving progress in milk production by innovating solutions for dairy producers around the globe. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to making sustainable food production possible. Working with our dealers across North America, we offer integrated solutions of milking systems, consumables and services to help dairy producers address challenges in animal welfare, food safety, farm profitability, and work efficiency.

At DeLaval, we prioritize our people and their safety. We pride ourselves on our culture of thinking and acting as One DeLaval. We also empower our people to Make Things Happen and encourage Setting Direction.

What You’ll Do

Manage a supplier base with significant annual spend
Lead supplier performance evaluations, scorecards, and yearly business reviews
Run RFQs and price updates for LTL and FTL road freight across the US and Canada
Serve as escalation contact for stakeholders and suppliers
Analyze spend data and market trends to inform sourcing decisions
Support global sourcing initiatives and regional supply chain projects
Ensure compliance with sourcing processes and drive continuous improvement

Who You’ll Work With

Internal stakeholders across supply chain, operations, and global sourcing
External partners including road freight providers and logistics suppliers
Cross-functional teams in a collaborative, international environment

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years in purchasing/sales for US/CA road transport (LTL/FTL)
Strong negotiation skills and experience with tender management tools
Proficiency in MS Excel and handling large datasets
Analytical mindset with ability to connect spend trends to operational impact
Excellent communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus)
High integrity, proactive attitude, and ability to work independently

Travel: Up to 40 days/year (primarily US & Canada)

Why DeLaval?

DeLaval is a global leader in dairy farming technology, committed to innovation and sustainability. Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement — and help us deliver smarter solutions to farmers worldwide.

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