Procurement Services Associate (Logistics)

TL;DR

Procurement Services Associate (Logistics): Supporting procurement activities across North America and LATAM markets with an accent on logistics-related indirect procurement. Focus on cost optimization, supplier management, and implementing multimodal freight strategies.

Location: Building H Forum Business Park Santa Ana, San Jose, Costa Rica

Company

An AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, part of Capgemini, serving over 700 global clients across 10 industries.

What you will do

• Support sourcing and procurement activities for logistics categories across North America and LATAM markets.
• Manage and evaluate suppliers specializing in freight, packaging, and warehousing services.
• Analyze cost, service reliability, and risk to inform sourcing decisions.
• Contribute to commercial strategies for multimodal freight and warehousing operations.
• Track and interpret commodity indices (e.g., resin, steel, fuel) to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business objectives.

Requirements

• Experience in logistics-related indirect procurement or sourcing.
• Strong understanding of freight modes (air, ocean, road), packaging types, and warehousing.
• Knowledge of multimodal logistics and supply chain operations.
• Ability to interpret market drivers and business acumen.
• Must be located in or able to work from San Jose, Costa Rica.
• Experience supporting NA and LATAM markets is preferred.