Manager, strategic sourcing-surface transportation (latam & caribbean)

manager, strategic sourcing-surface transportation (latam & caribbean)

about the company

fedex express is committed to leveraging advanced technology to solve business problems and enhance operational efficiency. Our culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and a dedication to excellence.

about the role

manager, strategic sourcing – surface transportation (latam & caribbean)

requirements:

• bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• advanced english proficiency (c1, c2) and full professional proficiency in spanish.
• portuguese is a plus.
• proven experience working in global companies.
• experience reporting to and negotiating with stakeholders outside of mexico.
• results-driven profile with a strong focus on cost savings and profitability.
• minimum of 8 years of experience managing teams in a manager-level role.
• location: mexico city, hybrid model

profile & responsibilities:

• direct the strategic sourcing lifecycle for the road transportation portfolio, providing executive oversight for first and last mile delivery, ltl, and ftl segments to ensure a resilient and cost-competitive carrier network across the lac region.
• establish governance and strategic frameworks for category management, ensuring your team effectively executes competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, and market analysis while driving standardization across the region.
• direct the team's overarching negotiation strategies, acting as an executive escalation point for complex, high-value vendor contracts and empowering team members to successfully drive critical commercial discussions.
• drive total cost of ownership (tco) improvements, ensuring consistent implementation of cost optimization initiatives across multi-country operations and diverse business units.
• lead, mentor, and develop a cross-country sourcing team, ensuring strong management practices, performance tracking, and continuous development of team members.
• coordinate and align the team around common objectives, ensuring all members are working toward shared goals and consistently achieving target results.
• bring proven experience in people management, with the ability to drive accountability, foster collaboration, and maintain high team engagement and performance.
• present sourcing strategies, performance results, and key initiatives to senior leadership and regional stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment at all levels.
• strengthen supplier relationships while driving effective stakeholder engagement across functions such as finance, operations, legal, and talent acquisition in a multi-country environment.

fedex express is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.