Assistant Procurement Manager — Cross-Border Transportation Assistant Procurement Manager — Cross-Border Transportation Cross-border transportation is one of the most commercially demanding and relationship-driven categories in Mexico's logistics landscape, and Maersk MGF is growing aggressively within it. The Assistant Procurement Manager for Cross-Border Transportation will own the procurement of cross-border drayage and carrier capacity across key Mexico-US corridors, building the provider relationships, market intelligence, and commercial frameworks that keep Maersk competitive in a fast-moving market. This role is based in Monterrey, where proximity to the cross-border carrier market, product leadership, and operations is a direct commercial advantage. Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned cross-border transportation corridors, ensuring alignment with Maersk's commercial objectives and MGF growth targets. Build and maintain a tiered provider portfolio across key Mexico-US border crossings, with every provider placement grounded in commercial performance and market capability. Negotiate rates, capacity commitments, and service terms with cross-border providers, using market intelligence and cost knowledge as the foundation for every commercial conversation. Provider Relationship Management Own and actively manage the cross-border provider network for assigned corridors, maintaining the kind of direct, ongoing relationships that generate capacity priority and market intelligence. Stay close to providers through regular direct engagement, including phone and face-to-face contact, understanding their operating models, capacity constraints, and commercial priorities. Use provider relationships to surface early visibility into capacity trends, rate movements, and market shifts before they affect Maersk's ability to execute. Make deliberate portfolio decisions based on provider performance,



adjusting tier assignments and lane allocations as market conditions evolve. Surface market intelligence proactively to Product and commercial leadership, providing the cost context needed to price competitively and win business. Compliance and Risk Management Monitor compliance status of active providers on an ongoing basis and escalate lapses immediately. Serve as the primary procurement contact for Sales, Product, and Operations on cross-border capacity and pricing for assigned corridors. Build credibility with internal stakeholders through proactive communication, data-backed recommendations, and market intelligence that supports faster and better commercial decisions. Communicate corridor performance, market developments, and provider intelligence to senior leadership in a clear and commercially informed manner. Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders on procurement priorities without direct authority. 3 to 6 years in cross-border freight procurement, carrier management, or logistics commercial roles with direct and demonstrable experience in the Mexico-US cross-border market. Deep understanding of cross-border freight dynamics including B1 capacity, border crossing strategies, CTPAT certification, and the commercial behavior of carriers operating in this space. Strong analytical and data skills, with the ability to build rate benchmarks, interpret market data, and present commercial analysis clearly and independently. Bilingual Spanish and English required. Cross-border carrier relationships and operational conversations happen in Spanish. Commercial reporting and regional alignment happen in English. Direct visibility with senior commercial and procurement leadership, with the scope to shape how Maersk sources and manages cross-border capacity in Mexico. Development of advanced procurement, negotiation, and market intelligence skills inside a integral logistics leader that is investing seriously in this category. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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