U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Procurement Lead

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Steam Logistics in Laredo, TX seeks a Cross-Border Procurement and Pricing Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies for U.S.-Mexico transportation. You will collaborate with internal teams to align buying approaches with company goals and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The role focuses on optimizing procurement and pricing for cross-border logistics, building a carrier network, negotiating rates, and maintaining carrier relationships to maximize efficiency

Qualifications

• Understands cross-border market trends and Mexico regulations.
• 3-5 years of experience in cross-border freight operations between the U.S. and Mexico.
• Solid analytical experience in Excel required.
• Experience dealing with carriers and customs processes in border crossing markets: Laredo/Nuevo Laredo-Colombia, San Diego/Tijuana-Mexicali, Nogales, El Paso/Ciudad Juarez, McAllen-Brownsville-Pharr/Reynosa.
• Experience with Cargowise preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a carrier network to handle direct shipments to or from Mexico.
• Develop carrier relationships to effectively support customers.
• Has daily contact with carriers to determine availability and negotiate transportation rates.
• Maintains and grows relationships with carrier accounts.
• Negotiate Rates with current providers while ensuring continued service.
• Research new carriers within the market, generates leads, and develops new carrier relationships.
• Serve as initial point of contact for agents and Mexican carrier partner.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Excel

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making under pressure

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

Steam Logistics in Laredo, TX seeks a Cross-Border Procurement and Pricing Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies for U.S.-Mexico transportation. You will collaborate with internal teams to align buying approaches with company goals and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The role focuses on optimizing procurement and pricing for cross-border logistics, building a carrier network, negotiating rates, and maintaining carrier relationships to maximize efficiency