Pacifica Continental is hiring a
Logistics Procurement Specialist I

Summary

Join our team as a Procurement Specialist, where you will negotiate transportation for paper lanes, work closely with various teams, and manage relationships with suppliers.

Requirements

• Work permit for the USA
• Fluent in English and Proficiency in Spanish at an intermediate level
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in procurement, with strong negotiation skills
• Familiarity with logistics-related transactions in SAP and Oracle Transportation Management (TMS)
• Experience in the hiring of asset-based trucking and brokerage
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Negotiate transportation for paper lanes
• Work closely with Customer Service, Logistics operations, and Paper Commercial teams to meet ongoing shipment targets
• Serve as a point of contact for trucking companies, ensuring adherence to negotiated terms
• Proactively identify and mitigate deviations to ensure smooth operations
• Monitor supplier performance and report key performance indicators to the Procurement team
• Maintain up-to-date transportation cost details in our SAP ERM and other relevant internal platforms
• Participate in various projects, audits, and initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement efforts
• Manage relationships and performance of approximately 40 suppliers
• Actively seek the most cost-effective solutions that meet our customers’ requirements
• Provide assistance to the Accounts Payable department as needed