Procurement & Carrier Management Supervisor
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About the role
Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: On-site
Salary Type: Salaried
Req #: 3063
About the Role
The Associate Manager, Carrier Management & Procurement is responsible for leading strategic initiatives across carrier management, procurement, and transportation operations for Mexico and Cross-Border. This role ensures carrier performance, develops strategic supplier relationships, drives sourcing initiatives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, optimize costs, and support business growth. The position requires strong leadership, analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What the Candidate Will Do
Serve as the primary escalation point for carrier integrations, invoicing, and payment-related issues.
Manage carrier onboarding and system connectivity through Carrier Portal, Macropoint, EDI, and API integrations.
Monitor carrier KPIs, including Check Call Compliance, On-Time Pickup (OTP), On-Time Delivery (OTD), and Timeliness.
Develop dashboards and performance reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Develop and a strategic carrier network across Mexico and Cross-Border operations.
Lead carrier sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes.
Analyze transportation market trends, carrier performance, and cost drivers to support sourcing strategies.
Identify, execute, and monitor cost savings, network optimization, and procurement initiatives.
Build long-term strategic partnerships with carriers through supplier development and performance reviews.
Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing operational priorities and strategic initiatives.
Travel to the United States as needed to strengthen carrier relationships and support business objectives.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in transportation logistics, or supply chain.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel Office skills.
Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).
Experience working with data analysis.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Tableau or other Business Intelligence and dashboard platforms.
Knowledge of TMS platforms, Carrier Portal, Macropoint, EDI, and API integrations.
Experience in Mexico and Cross-Border transportation markets.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing or mentoring teams.
Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing capabilities.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail.
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Flexible to travel internationally, primarily to the United States, as business needs require.
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.
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