Procurement Specialist - Ground Freight & Customs
Core
Lead sourcing activities for Ground Freight Transportation, Distribution, Customs, and Warehouse services across Central America, the Andean region, and the Caribbean.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Logistics & Transportation)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships, competitive tariff negotiations, and best-in-class agreements for regional logistics operations.
Domain
Global Shipping & Logistics (Ground Freight, Customs, Distribution)
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, tariff management, contract execution, market analysis, cost analysis, vendor performance evaluation, supply risk analysis, Total Cost of Ownership modeling, KPI definition, regulatory compliance.
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, change leadership, sustainable sourcing practices.
Technologies
SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement, Microsoft Office Suite, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional procurement strategies; optimize spend through market analysis; negotiate tariffs and service terms; manage vendor relationships and onboarding/offboarding; define and monitor KPIs for cost and service quality; conduct supply risk analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC