Senior Global Sourcing Analyst - Transportation & Logistics

Senior Global Sourcing Analyst - Transportation & Logistics

Location: Downers Grove, IL, US, 60515 Work Arrangement: Hybrid The Senior Global Sourcing Analyst Transportation & Logistics supports Dover's Global Sourcing organization by providing analytical expertise, project support, and supplier management across transportation and logistics spend categories. The role focuses on freight and logistics sourcing initiatives, supporting enterprise-wide cost optimization, service performance, and supply chain resilience. As capability and experience grow, the analyst will take on increasing responsibility for leading strategic transportation sourcing initiatives.

What You'll Do Support and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across transportation and logistics categories, including inbound and outbound freight. Assist with sourcing strategies for truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), parcel, intermodal, ocean, air freight, and third-party logistics (3PL) services. Support transportation bid events, RFPs, RFQs, and carrier evaluations. Develop cost models, lane analyses, and total logistics cost assessments to support sourcing decisions. Analyze freight market data, carrier performance, and benchmarking information to identify savings and service improvement opportunities. Support negotiation preparation including rate analysis, fuel surcharge structures, and service-level requirements. Execute sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment through supplier engagement and implementation. Support supplier relationship management activities including performance reporting and issue resolution. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders across Dover OpCos. Participate in cross-functional, cross-regional project teams supporting transportation and logistics initiatives. Flexibility for travel; up to 20%.

What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline. 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, procurement, or related analytical roles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Strong interest in freight, logistics markets, and transportation cost structures. Experience with data analysis, cost modeling, and business case development. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment. The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Comfort working in a global, matrixed organization. Curiosity about freight markets, carrier dynamics, and logistics optimization. Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP) a plus.

Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; wellness reimbursement and tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/ . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site. Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement