Senior Global Sourcing Analyst - Transportation & Logistics

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.

 

 

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Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

 

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 p