Logistics Sourcing Buyer (m/f/d)
Chicago, IL, US, 60606 Portland, OR, US West Branch, IA, US, 52358
POSITION SUMMARY
The role of Logistics Sourcing Buyer directly supports Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Logistics Sourcing Buyer, you will lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities for transportation and logistics services across North America. This position serves as a subject matter expert for final run logistics and reverse logistics activities, supporting project teams, customers, and business stakeholders through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development, cost optimization, and transportation planning.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop transportation and logistics sourcing strategies that optimize cost, service, and network efficiency across North America.
- Manage supplier qualification, compliance, auditing, and performance requirements.
- Lead RFQ processes including supplier screening, quote evaluations, cost analysis, and sourcing recommendations.
- Maintain transportation cost matrices for trucking, rail, barge, and other transportation modes.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms to secure competitive pricing and service levels.
- Benchmark transportation and logistics markets to identify cost reduction and performance improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Project Management teams to establish and monitor supplier scorecards focused on quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Analyze logistics processes and cost drivers to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide pre-execution logistics support to internal sales teams and external customers for wind energy projects.
- Participate in customer meetings and presentations, both virtual and in-person, for strategic projects.
- Support new turbine development projects by evaluating transportation requirements and logistics feasibility.
- Contribute to the development of a flexible, world-class supply chain that supports the efficient production and installation of wind turbines.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 7-10 years of logistics experience with at least 5 years of experience quoting and contracting transportation for wind energy projects.
- Extensive knowledge of transportation providers supporting wind turbine component logistics throughout the United States and Canada.
- Strong experience managing project cargo, oversized freight, trucking, rail, and barge transportation.
- Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
- Experience performing detailed cost analyses and developing should-cost models.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders.
- Spanish, French, and/or German language skills are considered an asset.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require and obtain/maintain a valid passport.
- Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:
- 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.
YOUR BENEFITS
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:
- International Exposure & Cross-Cultural Experience
- Experience in Large-Scale Wind Energy Operations
- Hands-on Experience in Wind Energy
- Rotational Working Model & Home Travel
- Attractive Compensation Package
- Physical Health & Wellness
- Flexible remuneration
- Life and accidents insurance
*Some offers may vary by location
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.
The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.
We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago