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Senior Buyer – Freight
GrupoSC Distribuidora de Medicamentos. Proactively source and qualify new transportation providers for freight distribution, urban deliveries, and last-mile services .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and logistics, focusing on sourcing transportation providers, negotiating contracts, and conducting TCO assessments. Proficient in managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvements in procurement processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Freight DistributionTransportation ContractsTotal Cost Of Ownership (TCO)Negotiation StrategiesProcurement Tools
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Hard Skills
Category ManagementCost AnalysisCompetitive Bidding (RFQ/RFP)Supplier Performance MonitoringFreight Rate Tables DevelopmentTMS Solutions ImplementationExcel Skills
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsResilience
Tools & Technologies
Coupa
Industry Keywords
LogisticsTransportationSupply ChainLast-Mile DeliveryStrategic SourcingThird-Party Logistics (3PL)E-CommerceRetail
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Proactively source and qualify new transportation providers for freight distribution, urban deliveries, and last-mile services
- Lead competitive bidding processes (RFQ/RFP) for freight services
- Negotiate transportation contracts, ensuring competitive and sustainable terms
- Prepare and analyze TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) assessments to support strategic decision-making
- Manage and maintain an organized freight supplier portfolio, ensuring performance and compliance
- Monitor performance indicators, including SLA, OTIF, service levels, cost per ton/order, and others
- Partner with internal teams such as Operations, Logistics, Tax, and Finance
- Drive continuous improvements in procurement and logistics contracting processes
- Prepare management reports and present results to leadership
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
- Proven experience as a Mid-Level Buyer or in a similar procurement role, preferably in logistics, transportation, or supply chain
- Experience with freight, distribution, last-mile delivery, and transportation contracts
- Knowledge of negotiation strategies and cost analysis
- Strong command of TCO, competitiveness analysis, and category management
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Strong communication, resilience, and organizational skills
- Preferred: experience with procurement tools such as Coupa
- Preferred: experience developing freight rate tables and implementing TMS solutions
- Preferred: experience in retail, e-commerce, or third-party logistics (3PL)
- Preferred: knowledge of Strategic Sourcing methodologies
Benefits
Comp & perks- Superior Performance Bonus (PDS)
- Partnerships and discounts with SESC, colleges, restaurants, leisure and cultural venues, and more
- Development and educational platform, plus development programs
- Pregnancy Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Transportation allowance or parking
- Meal voucher or food allowance
- TotalPass
- One day of remote work per week