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Director, 3PL Sourcing & Partnerships

Philadelphia, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Feb 2026

💰 $185,000/yr

About the role

About the Role

As the Director, 3PL Sourcing & Partnerships at Veho, you will own the strategy and execution of third-party logistics (3PL) sourcing required to support Veho’s rapid national expansion, peak readiness, and long-term profitability.
This role is responsible for leading end-to-end 3PL sourcing, RFPs, partner negotiations, and awards, while managing a small team of Program Managers responsible for execution, timelines, and launch coordination. You will operate at the intersection of Commercial, Network Design & Optimization, Transportation, Finance, Legal, and Operations, translating growth intent into executable partner capacity.
This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong judgment, structured execution, and comfort operating under aggressive timelines and ambiguity.

A Great Candidate:

Has led complex 3PL sourcing, RFPs, and commercial negotiations in logistics or transportation
Is comfortable operating in a high-growth, startup environment where process is still being built
Can manage multiple parallel negotiations and launches without losing rigor
Balances speed with risk, escalation, and stakeholder alignment
Has experience managing and developing Program Managers or equivalent roles
Communicates clearly and confidently with senior leaders and external partners
Is proactive, structured, and execution-oriented

What You’ll Do:

3PL Strategy, Sourcing & Negotiation

Own the 3PL sourcing and procurement lifecycle, including:
- RFP development and execution
- Partner top of funnel generation and validation
- Partner evaluation and selection
- Commercial negotiations and awards
Lead simultaneous negotiations with multiple 3PL partners across active and future markets
Partner with Commercial Logistics & Network Expansion to align sourcing with:
- Geographic expansion sequencing
- Margin and profitability targets
- Strategic client priorities
Work closely with Legal and Finance to negotiate MSAs, pricing structures, SLAs, and risk provisions

Program & Launch Execution

Manage a team of 2 Program Managers responsible for:
- RFP execution and timelines
- Partner funnel building, onboarding and readiness
- Launch coordination across functions
Ensure clean handoff from sourcing to Transportation & Vendor Management for steady-state execution
Coordinate internal readiness across Network, Ops, Expansion, and Product to support on-time market launches

Operating Rigor & Scale

Build repeatable sourcing processes, templates, and playbooks as Veho scales
Support peak planning and capacity readiness through proactive partner engagement
Identify risks related to capacity, performance, or contract terms and escalate early
Continuously improve sourcing velocity while maintaining operational and financial discipline

What You Bring:

8+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, procurement, or vendor management
Proven experience leading 3PL RFPs and commercial negotiations
Strong understanding of:
- 3PL operating models
- Transportation cost drivers
- Capacity constraints and peak dynamics
Experience managing or mentoring Program Managers or similar execution roles
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Comfort operating cross-functionally with Sales, Ops, Finance, Legal, and Product
Experience in high-growth or startup environments preferred