Procurement Specialist

About the RoleGoodpack is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our Americas team, based in Houston. This role works closely with the Global Procurement and Freight teams at our Singapore headquarters, supporting regional procurement activities while aligning with global strategies and standards. You will play a key role in managing logistics sourcing, driving cost efficiencies, and strengthening supplier performance across the Americas.KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:General Procurement:Manage end-to-end procurement activities across the Americas region, covering logistics and indirect spend categories (e.g. IT, office equipment)Execute and ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and governance standards in alignment with HQLead sourcing initiatives including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIsApply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles to drive cost savings, cost control, and value creationSupport and manage contract lifecycle activities, ensuring visibility, compliance, and accountabilityEnsure negotiations follow global procurement standards, approval thresholds, and best practices to minimise cost leakage and maximise valueMaintain and manage procurement data in SAP, including rate uploads and tradelane recordsEstablish and monitor rate governance to ensure alignment between negotiated rates and actual costsCollaborate with global procurement teams to implement best practices and standardisationPartner with internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, HR) to align procurement strategies with business needsMonitor market trends, economic conditions, and supply risks to inform sourcing strategiesLogistics Procurement & Vendor Management (Trucking & Depots)Manage and develop relationships with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), including trucking and depot partnersNegotiate competitive rates and commercial terms with logistics providers across the regionDrive supplier performance through KPI tracking, regular reviews, and continuous improvement initiativesDeliver procurement savings through effective vendor management and strategic sourcingAnalyse logistics spend to identify optimisation and cost reduction opportunitiesEnsure service reliability, cost competitiveness, and compliance from logistics vendorsReview and improve rate management processes (updates, adjustments, extensions, approvals) to eliminate inefficienciesLead supplier review processes to ensure ongoing performance improvement and value deliveryInterface regularly with internal and external stakeholders on logistics and operational issuesIdentify and develop regional supplier alternatives to optimise cost and resilienceREQUIREMENTS:Bilingual in Spanish/Portuguese preferred but not requiredBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably within logistics or supply chainStrong analytical skills with experience in data interpretation and trend analysisProficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience is an advantageExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work effectively across regions and culturesSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlinesKey CompetenciesStakeholder management and influencing skillsStrong communication and collaborationResults-driven with a continuous improvement mindsetProcess-oriented with strong execution capabilityIndependent, resourceful, and proactive team playerPosition type, and typical hours of work:This is a full-time position. 40hrs per week, we have a working arrangement with 4 days a week office presence for all office staff in Houston, Monday and Friday are mandatory in the office.About GoodpackGoodpack is an innovator in developing safe and cost-efficient transportation and storage solutions for challenging payloads, including natural rubber, food and liquids and specialty industrial goods such as tires and automotive parts. We have a strong network of team members, operations and depots around the world, dedicated to simplifying our customers' supply chain processes.Our Business Promise - Connecting Businesses GloballyWe deliver value to our customers and partners through efficient supply chain solutions, our global network and fleets of intelligent returnable containers.Our Employee PromiseWe work closely together, in the spirit of the family-business at our origins. At the same time, supported by a strong and financially robust ownership structure, Goodpack offers meaningful exposure and broad opportunities to make an impact at the local, organizational, and global levels.Being of a network company with global presence, you will be exposed to different parts of the organization and adjacent functions through collaboration, broader job scope, and job rotations. The fast-paced and dynamic culture accelerates on-the-job training and learning, and consequently professional growth. You have easy access to our leaders, you can avail of international mobility programs and leadership development paths. You become an integral part of the network, your views and opinions matter and your own teams and the surrounding teams support you. You are connected to the entire world and our strong human network is reflecting and supporting our Connecting Businesses Globally business promise.We believe in the value of employability, the continuous process of acquiring experience, new knowledge through purposeful learning and skills that contribute to successful careers in the ever-changing Logistics and Supply Chain industry.Who are we looking for?We are always looking out for talents who have the required skills and the following traits:Adaptable: You believe that change is the only constant and you are resourceful in your attempts to find improvement opportunity within that change. You are not afraid to try new thingsCollaborative: You enjoy working with others and you are open to contribute knowledge, ideas and perspective. This is what makes our network strong and resilientSelf-directed: You take initiative, drive it from the start till the end and take pride and accountability in the result of the initiative.CuriousYou are hungry for knowledge, in your area of responsibility as well as beyond. You are determined to seek answers by asking the questions and you are willing to constantly learn.Hands on: You are comfortable in seeing the big picture and you are passionate about turning strategy into reality through practical means and delivering results.Communicate proactively: You are well-versed in verbal and written communication. You listen to others' opinions and express your thoughts and ideas well.Join us and be a part of Goodpack family!"By applying to the above-referenced position, you consent to the collection, storage, use, transfer (including outside of the country where such information was collected from) and disclosure of the above personal data by Goodpack for the purposes of evaluating your suitability for employment in any current or prospective position within the organization and verifying your identity and accuracy of your personal details and other information provided ("Purposes")."

Created: 2026-05-08