Strategic Sourcing Manager Logistics & Transportation
Description
Location: Houston, Texas
Department: DEPADM
The Opportunity
The Strategic Sourcing Manager Logistics & Transportation is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across transportation and logistics-related categories. The role leads competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract development, cost optimization, capacity strategies, and supplier performance management.
The scope includes cost oversight for transportation and freight, heavy haul and specialized transportation, laydown yards and related services, fleet and material-handling equipment, and potentially outsourced warehousing and distribution services.
What you will do?
- Coordinate with Operations, Logistics to support timely delivery of equipment to site.
- Lead RFPs/RFQs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development.
- Source and negotiate laydown yards, staging locations, and associated logistics services to support project and operational requirements.
- Support sourcing of third-party warehousing, distribution, and storage services as business needs develop.
- Negotiate carrier rates, logistics-service agreements, capacity commitments, and commercial terms.
- Manage strategic relationships with carriers, logistics providers, yard operators, and warehousing providers.
- Analyze spend and identify savings, cost-avoidance, consolidation, and productivity opportunities.
- Establish primary, secondary, and contingency supplier strategies to support capacity and business continuity.
- Partner with Logistics and Warehousing on supplier qualification, performance scorecards, business reviews, and corrective actions.
- Monitor transportation and logistics markets, capacity, pricing, and supplier risks.
- Sourcing for company vehicles, forklifts, trailers, material-handling equipment, and other mobility-related categories.
- Ensure sourcing activities comply with Procurement policies and delegated authority.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in transportation procurement, logistics, or related supply-chain functions.
- Experience leading RFPs/RFQs and negotiating transportation or logistics service agreements.
- Experience with transportation, heavy haul, logistics services, warehousing, or industrial/project supply chains.
- Strong commercial negotiation, cost analysis, supplier-management, and contract-management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Finance.
How we support you
We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.
- Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
- Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
Come build with us
At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.
What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.
Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact talent_acquisition@integra.com