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Procurement Logistics Specialist I

Pacifica Continental

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Brokerage, Business Administration, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Cost Control, Cross-Functional, English Language, Fortune 500 Customers, Green Business, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Multilingual, Negotiation Skills, Oracle, Outsourcing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Purchasing/Procurement, SAP, Spanish Language, Stewardship, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Trucking, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vlookups
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Logistics Procurement Specialist - Fort Lauderdale

Contract Type: Outsourcing (6-month initial contract with potential for extension)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 remote)
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Our Client
Join a Fortune 500 global leader in the pulp and paper industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. This industry titan is at the forefront of developing eco-friendly products and solutions, with a significant presence in North America and worldwide.

About Pacífica Continental
Pacífica Continental is a premier talent solutions provider, bridging top-tier professionals with industry-leading organizations globally. We specialize in strategic outsourcing, offering tailored workforce solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. Our commitment to excellence ensures that both our clients and talent thrive in today's dynamic business landscape.

Key Responsibilities
  • Spearhead strategic negotiations for transportation services across North American paper supply chains
  • Develop and nurture key supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and performance metrics
  • Synergize with cross-functional teams to optimize shipment efficiency and service quality
  • Implement proactive monitoring systems for logistics providers, swiftly addressing any performance deviations
  • Maintain precise transportation cost data within SAP and related enterprise systems
  • Develop and track comprehensive KPIs for supplier performance evaluation
  • Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable on transportation-related financial matters
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
  • Valid work authorization in the USA
  • Native or bilingual proficiency in English (verbal and written)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
  • 3+ years of experience in logistics procurement or supplier management roles
  • Expertise in SAP, Oracle Transportation Management System (TMS), and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced Excel skills, including macros and VBA
  • Intermediate Spanish language proficiency
  • In-depth knowledge of asset-based trucking operations and brokerage systems
  • APICS, CPSM, or related supply chain certification
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
  • Professional development opportunities within a global organization
Work Hours
  • Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Why Join Us?
  • Collaborate with a global industry leader, driving innovation in sustainable logistics
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration and remote productivity
  • Accelerate your career growth in logistics procurement within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Access to cutting-edge supply chain technologies and best practices
  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement within a global organization

Take the next step in your logistics career with Pacífica Continental and be part of shaping the future of sustainable supply chains!

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