Third-Party Contracting Specialist

Description

Job Summary: The professional will be responsible for prospecting, contracting, and managing logistics partners to ensure operational efficiency and freight competitiveness, while also supporting the operations team. Key Highlights: 1. Logistics partner management and development 2. Freight cost negotiation and analysis 3. Subcontractor evaluation and training Main Responsibilities * Prospect, contract, and develop logistics partners in the market (affiliates and third parties); * Maintain an active national subcontractor portfolio, including small-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; * Conduct market research and update freight rate tables in the system; * Obtain freight quotations from the market, ensuring competitiveness and financial viability; * Evaluate subcontractors against technical, operational, legal, and contractual requirements; * Source vehicles according to operational demands and customer contracts; * Register subcontractors in the system, ensuring compliance with legal and internal requirements; * Conduct operational training and performance evaluations for affiliates and third parties; * Analyze and validate affiliate billing amounts, ensuring compliance with contracts and current rate tables; * Support the operations team in resolving issues related to third-party partners. Requirements * Completed or ongoing undergraduate degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related fields; * Proven experience in contracting and managing affiliates and third parties in the transportation/logistics sector; * Knowledge of the freight market and vehicle types (light to heavy duty); * Experience in freight quotation and negotiation with partners; * Familiarity with legal documentation for transportation and service provision; * Proficiency in freight cost and billing analysis; * Proficiency in operational/logistics systems and spreadsheets (Excel); * Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; * Organizational skills, sense of urgency, and analytical ability. Benefits: * Meal allowance: R$30.00/day * Unimed Unipart Health Plan * Dental Plan * Food Basket * Fuel Allowance or Transportation Voucher (VT); * Life Insurance * Total Pass * Day Off Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree