Manager, strategic sourcing-surface transportation (latam & caribbean) about the company fed ex 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.
fed ex express is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.