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C.H. Robinson Pricing Analyst (Procurement) in Sao Paulo, Brazil
C.H. Robinson is looking to hire a Pricing Analyst (Procurement). In this role you will assist the Manager of Procurement Services in the day-to-day execution of procurement events. You will support both external customer engagement and the internal network. Your responsibilities will span from data preparation and managing rate submissions to system configuration, training users, developing strategies, and presenting customer deliverables. As the primary contact for most project meetings, you will complete project deliverables and balance creativity and flexibility with consistency and results. You will plan and execute complex projects, ensuring customer satisfaction while mastering and applying group methodology to varied situations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage internal and external customer expectations and relationships.
Identify, build, and maintain strategic relationships within the internal network.
Transition relationships to carrier providers, customer stakeholders, and TMS providers.
Provide benchmarking and KPI support for customers.
Help define internal and external project teams.
Partner with stakeholders to gain commitment from project team resources.
Lead and facilitate project tollgate meetings, ensuring results and customer sign-off.
Document project scope, communications, and expectations.
Support group methodology, tools, techniques, infrastructure, and presentations.
Track project time by branch and assignment according to group guidelines.
Resolve project issues and escalate when necessary.
Assess and manage project risks.
Support post-engagement feedback collection and internal reviews.
Ensure the quality, review, and delivery of all customer documents.
Assist other teams, especially sales and account management, as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on team and country-specific requirements.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, project management, or transportation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional night and weekend hours.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Six Sigma, CSCP, or process improvement experience.
Previous experience in project management.
Ability to work cross-functionally, influence others, and build partnerships.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to the appropriate audience.
Experience communicating with and facilitating meetings for leadership-level customer roles.
Solid negotiation and influencing skills.
Strong planning, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to execute plans effectively.
Experience consulting, influencing, and thriving in a fast-paced, decentralized, matrixed, global environment.
Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Ability to multitask and prioritize projects with strong attention to detail.
Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to make sound decisions and recommendations.
Knowledge of effective change management techniques.
A commitment to valuing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills required. C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Your Health, Wealth, and Self
Your total well-being is the foundation of our business. As you achieve, we succeed. We invest in your professional growth and development, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. Because we care about you, we offer the following competitive benefits:
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off to Volunteer in Your Community
Meal/Food Vouchers
Daycare Allowances
Child Birth Credit
Equal Opportunity Statement
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .