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Sourcing Executive jobs are open across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, at every level from associate to senior and director, with specializations in direct sourcing, procurement strategy, and supplier development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Carrier Sourcing Executive is responsible for sourcing carriers on PTLS’s most important lanes. The Carrier Sourcing Executive will proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing carriers to secure capacity on key lanes while negotiating the most competitive rates and service level agreements that align with customer operational requirements. This role will establish comprehensive routing guides with recommended carriers, optimizing efficiency across all service offerings.
Carrier Sourcing Executive responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Receive awarded business and bids for the enterprise
- Utilize various methods of outreach, primarily phone and email, to solicit and sell carriers on working with PTLS
- Collaborate and negotiate with carriers, identifying mutually beneficial opportunities and executing pricing/service agreements
- Create routing guides and provide direction for operator teams regarding the utilization of carriers and carriers’ expectations
- Understand and communicate carrier capabilities and PTLS opportunities, optimizing capacity procurement internally and creating awareness of existing and potential opportunities for partner carriers
- Update carrier and shipment information into our PTLS systems for use and automation
- Ensure selected carriers for routing are being utilized, and rates are flowing correctly through the system
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships with our partner carriers
- Foster strong and positive communication between internal and external customers
- Responsible for providing cost-effective carrier solutions with exceptional service
- Improve margins on regular lanes through addition of carriers to PTLS network Move new carriers through the onboarding process to ensure success of routing guides
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED
- Customer service experience
- Previous logistics or transportation experience preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to investigate internal and external concerns and solve them in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; Other languages a plus
R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .
Carrier Sourcing Executive is responsible for sourcing carriers on PTLS’s most important lanes. The Carrier Sourcing Executive will proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing carriers to secure capacity on key lanes while negotiating the most competitive rates and service level agreements that align with customer operational requirements. This role will establish comprehensive routing guides with recommended carriers, optimizing efficiency across all service offerings.
Carrier Sourcing Executive responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Receive awarded business and bids for the enterprise
- Utilize various methods of outreach, primarily phone and email, to solicit and sell carriers on working with PTLS
- Collaborate and negotiate with carriers, identifying mutually beneficial opportunities and executing pricing/service agreements
- Create routing guides and provide direction for operator teams regarding the utilization of carriers and carriers’ expectations
- Understand and communicate carrier capabilities and PTLS opportunities, optimizing capacity procurement internally and creating awareness of existing and potential opportunities for partner carriers
- Update carrier and shipment information into our PTLS systems for use and automation
- Ensure selected carriers for routing are being utilized, and rates are flowing correctly through the system
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships with our partner carriers
- Foster strong and positive communication between internal and external customers
- Responsible for providing cost-effective carrier solutions with exceptional service
- Improve margins on regular lanes through addition of carriers to PTLS network Move new carriers through the onboarding process to ensure success of routing guides
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED
- Customer service experience
- Previous logistics or transportation experience preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to investigate internal and external concerns and solve them in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; Other languages a plus
R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sourcing executive jobs.
- Five or more years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in a relevant category
- Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
- Proficiency with an ERP or procurement platform such as SAP Ariba or Coupa
- Strong analytical skills including spend analysis and total cost of ownership modeling
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPP preferred for senior-level roles
Tips for Your Sourcing Executive Job Search
Quantify supplier impact on your resume
Hiring managers for sourcing executive roles want to see cost savings, supplier consolidation outcomes, or lead time reductions you drove. Replace generic duty bullets with specific outcomes tied to procurement decisions you owned, even if the numbers are approximate.
List category expertise in your headline
Sourcing roles are often category-specific, covering indirect spend, raw materials, packaging, or IT services. Name your categories clearly in your resume headline and summary so recruiters filtering by category match can find your application faster.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sourcing executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by procurement maturity
A startup building its first supplier base and a Fortune 500 optimizing a global supply chain need very different things. Read the job description for clues like 'build from scratch' or 'drive continuous improvement' and tailor your cover letter to that specific stage.
Prepare a supplier negotiation story
Interviewers for sourcing executive positions almost always ask for a detailed example of a negotiation you led. Prepare a structured account covering the category, stakeholders involved, your strategy, and the final terms you secured before your first round.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base
Sourcing executives are often evaluated on cost savings, which creates room to negotiate performance bonuses tied to procurement targets. When you receive an offer, ask how the bonus structure is calculated and whether savings goals are set at hire or annually.
Sourcing Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sourcing executives?
The companies hiring the most sourcing executives right now include Radford University, Tag, and Providence, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Arizona, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in manufacturing, retail, and healthcare sectors with complex supplier networks.
How many sourcing executive jobs are remote?
About 100% of sourcing executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles more common in categories that require regular supplier facility visits or close coordination with operations teams. Indirect spend categories like IT and marketing services tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible positions.
How do you become a sourcing executive?
Most sourcing executives build their careers by starting in analyst or buyer roles, developing expertise in one or two spend categories, and progressively taking on supplier negotiation and contract ownership. Adding a procurement certification, gaining cross-functional project experience, and demonstrating measurable cost savings over several years positions you for a move into an executive-level role.
Can you get a sourcing executive job without direct experience?
Breaking into a sourcing executive role without direct procurement experience is difficult, but candidates from adjacent fields like supply chain operations, vendor management, or category management often make the transition successfully. Emphasizing contract exposure, supplier-facing work, or spend analysis in previous roles helps bridge the gap, and earning a recognized procurement certification adds credibility when your title doesn't match.
What does the sourcing executive interview process look like?
The sourcing executive interview process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and category fit, followed by a panel interview with procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders such as finance or operations. Final rounds often include a case study or presentation where you walk through a sourcing strategy for a mock category, testing your analytical approach and negotiation rationale.
Where can I find and apply to sourcing executive jobs?
You can find and apply to sourcing executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your category experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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