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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Coordenador - A, De Compras, Logística Regional e Transporte, América do Sul

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSão Paulo, State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, International Trade, or a related field.
  • Strong experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
  • Experience negotiating logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, and/or customs brokerage services.
  • Knowledge of transportation, warehousing, distribution, customs clearance, international trade, and international logistics processes.
  • Experience working in a regional or multinational environment supporting multiple countries.
  • Strong understanding of diverse logistics markets, suppliers, and regulatory environments across South America.
  • Strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
  • Experience working with procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Coupa, Ariba, or similar platforms.
  • Advanced English.
  • Intermediate to advanced Spanish.
  • Strategic sourcing.
  • Supplier relationship management.
  • Contract negotiation.
  • Cost analysis and value creation.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Data analysis and reporting.
  • Problem solving.
  • Communication and influencing skills.
  • Cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Regional market knowledge.
  • Project management.
  • Adaptability in multinational environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing events (RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs) for logistics-related services in South American countries.
  • Support implementation of procurement strategies for logistics categories, including transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, courier services, and distribution.
  • Manage sourcing and supplier selection processes for customs clearance providers, ensuring compliance, competitiveness, and service excellence.
  • Conduct supplier assessments, commercial analyses, and benchmarking to identify cost optimization and service improvement opportunities.
  • Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, pricing structures, and service-level agreements with logistics suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and drive corrective actions when needed.
  • Collaborate with regional and local stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.
  • Navigate country-specific logistics requirements, regulations, and market dynamics across South America.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk management requirements, and contractual obligations.
  • Identify and deliver cost-saving, cost-avoidance, and process-improvement opportunities.
  • Support supplier relationship management initiatives and business reviews.
  • Maintain market intelligence on logistics trends, supplier capabilities, international trade developments, and economic factors affecting the category.

About the Company

Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Founded
1836

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