Cross-Border Procurement and Pricing Manager

STEAM LOGISTICS•Laredo, TX

About The Position

The Cross-Border Procurement and Pricing Manager at Steam Logistics develops and executes procurement strategies for transportation between the U.S. and Mexico. The role works with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with company objectives and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. It oversees procurement and pricing for cross-border logistics operations, with the goal of maximizing efficiency and profitability while maintaining market competitiveness. The position develops and maintains a carrier network and relationships to support direct shipments and customer needs. It communicates with carriers daily to assess availability and negotiate rates, researches potential carriers, and serves as an initial point of contact for agents and a Mexican carrier partner.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in cross-border freight operations between the U.S. and Mexico.
Understanding of cross-border market trends and Mexico regulations.
Solid analytical experience in Excel.
Experience dealing with carriers and customs processes in the listed border-crossing markets: Laredo/Nuevo Laredo-Colombia; San Diego/Tijuana-Mexicali; Nogales; El Paso/Ciudad Juarez; and McAllen-Brownsville-Pharr/Reynosa.
Fluent in Spanish and English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Ability to work in an office setting, multitask, and work with a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills for project development and solutions design.
Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to motivate, negotiate, influence, and build strong relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cargowise.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop a carrier network to handle direct shipments to or from Mexico.
Develop carrier relationships to effectively support customers.
Contact carriers daily to determine availability and negotiate transportation rates.
Maintain and grow relationships with carrier accounts.
Negotiate rates with current providers while maintaining expected service levels.
Research new carriers in the market, generate leads, and develop new carrier relationships.
Serve as the initial point of contact for agents and the Mexican carrier partner.
Develop and execute cross-border procurement strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Oversee procurement and pricing for cross-border logistics operations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, plus ancillary benefits.
Health Savings Accounts, Dependent Care FSA, and FSA options.
Employee Assistance Program with up to three counseling sessions for the employee or family members.
401(k) match.
Generous paid time off.

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