Procurement Specialist

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WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THIS NEW JOURNEY?

Suzano is looking for a Procurement Specialist II to join our North America Logistics team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida . This role supports transportation procurement, with a focus on sourcing carrier capacity, optimizing rail networks, resolving logistics disruptions, handling freight billing disputes, ensuring carrier compliance, and maintaining transportation processes in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).

You will work closely with carriers, railroads, terminals, Accounts Payable, IT, logistics teams, and other internal stakeholders to balance service, capacity, inventory requirements, transit time, and landed cost. You will be encouraged to challenge the status quo, propose practical solutions, and contribute actively to continuous improvement.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source, negotiate, and manage transportation capacity across trucking, rail, intermodal, and logistics service providers, including RFPs, carrier selection, lane awards, and cost analysis.
• Optimize transportation and rail solutions by balancing service levels, capacity, inventory needs, transit times, and total landed costs, including railcar pools, equipment balancing, and network optimization.
• Manage carrier and railroad operations, including rates, routing instructions, equipment supply, waybill requirements, service performance, diversions, embargoes, and fleet management.
• Manage transportation costs and billing, reviewing invoices and resolving discrepancies and freight disputes such as demurrage, accessorial charges, equipment repairs, and railroad freight bills.
• Lead the resolution of transportation disruptions, coordinating with internal teams, carriers, railroads, terminals, and facilities while communicating risks, service impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Manage logistics partner performance and compliance, serving as a key point of contact, facilitating operational reviews, ensuring safety and customer requirements are met, and driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve transportation systems and processes, including OTM master data, carrier contracts, rates, fuel programs, new lanes and carriers, reporting and automation improvements, and support for month-end and year-end cost reconciliation.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or technical training in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, procurement, supply chain, or a related functional area.
• Fluent English and authorization to work in the United States, with Spanish considered an advantage.
• Strong systems and digital skills, including ERP systems and Microsoft 365; experience with SAP and OTM is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of railcar logistics, Incoterms, and import/export customs regulations is an advantage.

WHO INSPIRES US?

• People with authenticity and alignment with Suzano’s values.
• People with eagerness to learn and advance professionally.
• People who can learn and apply skillsets in innovative and creative ways
• People who embrace diversity and inclusion.
• People who value and appreciate cultural differences.
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GETTING TO KNOW OUR BENEFITS

We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:

• Variable Compensation: Enjoy a competitive bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Start with 18 business days of paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day with your loved ones, your birthday is on us!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Suzano offers a monthly company match to help you save for the future.
• Life Insurance: Group life insurance coverage provided according to Suzano’s corporate policy.
• Parental Leave
• Health Insurance: Caring for you and your family!

Coverage includes:

• BCBS Blue Options

• Transamerica GAP Insurance

• Principal Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance (Short and Long Term)

• Subsidized Gym Memberships: Support for your fitness goals with subsidies for gyms and studios.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Resources and support for personal and professional challenges.

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