Square
Supplier Manager | Global Freight & Trade Compliance
Square, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn’t work together.
So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.
Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes – large, enterprise‑scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We’re building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
The Role As a Supplier Manager on Block’s Global Freight & Trade Compliance team, you'll be responsible for owning critical suppliers and services across our global freight and trade compliance programs – from compliance consulting and customs brokerage to services provided by our parcel carriers, freight forwarders, and SaaS partners – driving measurable outcomes and enabling global operations across Block’s entire hardware portfolio. Working with a lean, flexible logistics team, you'll build scalable trade compliance and global freight solutions in all of the markets where Block operates, including the US, Canada, EU, UK, Japan, and Australia.
You Will
Drive significant cost optimization through strategic sourcing and network design
Shape Block's global logistics network across all brands
Build scalable global freight and trade compliance programs that support company growth
Influence strategic decisions about Block's supply chain design
Lead critical supply chain initiatives that directly impact product availability
Work cross-functionally to resolve high impact compliance escalations and time‑sensitive inquiries
Develop and execute global freight and trade compliance procurement strategies with minimal oversight
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including vendor selection, relationship management, and market intelligence
Drive complex contract negotiations with partners across customs brokerage, compliance consulting, freight forwarding, parcel services, and SaaS
Design and implement flexible, scalable solutions supporting our outsourced logistics strategy
Develop and own business continuity plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions
Own cost management including rate negotiations, RFQs, benchmarking, cost modeling, and tariff budgeting
Drive network optimization and design decisions balancing cost, speed, and long‑term objectives
Create and maintain supplier performance metrics and lead quarterly business reviews
Design scalable processes and documentation that elevate team knowledge
Manage critical, ad hoc, and expedited shipments to ensure supply chain continuity
You Have
8+ years of progressive experience in global logistics procurement and trade compliance
Extensive experience designing and implementing import and export compliance processes, including HS and ECCN classifications, export licensing, customs communications, import audits, tariff cost management, and entry corrections across multiple jurisdictions. Experience with small parcel imports a plus
Deep expertise in global customs regulations with proven ability to resolve complex compliance issues in creative and effective ways, experience with US Export regulations is a plus
Successful track record of strategic supplier relationship management, including negotiating complex service agreements, managing supplier performance and outcomes via KPIs, and driving cost optimization across multiple service categories
Proven ability to mitigate risk and effectively manage outcomes via cross functional teams, including 3PLs, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory authorities globally without direct management authority
Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
Experience leveraging automation tools, AI‑driven analytics, and process optimization solutions to enhance supplier management processes and reduce manual tasks
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our
I+D page.
Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Block takes a market‑based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Zone A $180,000—$270,000 USD
Zone B $167,400—$251,200 USD
Zone C $158,400—$237,600 USD
Zone D $149,400—$224,200 USD
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
Contact us at privacy@block.xyz with hiring practice or data usage questions.
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people.
Square
makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers.
Cash App
is the easy way to spend, send, and store money.
Afterpay
is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time.
TIDAL
is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs.
Bitkey
is a simple self‑custody wallet built for bitcoin.
Proto
is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
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So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.
Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes – large, enterprise‑scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We’re building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
The Role As a Supplier Manager on Block’s Global Freight & Trade Compliance team, you'll be responsible for owning critical suppliers and services across our global freight and trade compliance programs – from compliance consulting and customs brokerage to services provided by our parcel carriers, freight forwarders, and SaaS partners – driving measurable outcomes and enabling global operations across Block’s entire hardware portfolio. Working with a lean, flexible logistics team, you'll build scalable trade compliance and global freight solutions in all of the markets where Block operates, including the US, Canada, EU, UK, Japan, and Australia.
You Will
Drive significant cost optimization through strategic sourcing and network design
Shape Block's global logistics network across all brands
Build scalable global freight and trade compliance programs that support company growth
Influence strategic decisions about Block's supply chain design
Lead critical supply chain initiatives that directly impact product availability
Work cross-functionally to resolve high impact compliance escalations and time‑sensitive inquiries
Develop and execute global freight and trade compliance procurement strategies with minimal oversight
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including vendor selection, relationship management, and market intelligence
Drive complex contract negotiations with partners across customs brokerage, compliance consulting, freight forwarding, parcel services, and SaaS
Design and implement flexible, scalable solutions supporting our outsourced logistics strategy
Develop and own business continuity plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions
Own cost management including rate negotiations, RFQs, benchmarking, cost modeling, and tariff budgeting
Drive network optimization and design decisions balancing cost, speed, and long‑term objectives
Create and maintain supplier performance metrics and lead quarterly business reviews
Design scalable processes and documentation that elevate team knowledge
Manage critical, ad hoc, and expedited shipments to ensure supply chain continuity
You Have
8+ years of progressive experience in global logistics procurement and trade compliance
Extensive experience designing and implementing import and export compliance processes, including HS and ECCN classifications, export licensing, customs communications, import audits, tariff cost management, and entry corrections across multiple jurisdictions. Experience with small parcel imports a plus
Deep expertise in global customs regulations with proven ability to resolve complex compliance issues in creative and effective ways, experience with US Export regulations is a plus
Successful track record of strategic supplier relationship management, including negotiating complex service agreements, managing supplier performance and outcomes via KPIs, and driving cost optimization across multiple service categories
Proven ability to mitigate risk and effectively manage outcomes via cross functional teams, including 3PLs, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory authorities globally without direct management authority
Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
Experience leveraging automation tools, AI‑driven analytics, and process optimization solutions to enhance supplier management processes and reduce manual tasks
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our
I+D page.
Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Block takes a market‑based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Zone A $180,000—$270,000 USD
Zone B $167,400—$251,200 USD
Zone C $158,400—$237,600 USD
Zone D $149,400—$224,200 USD
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
Contact us at privacy@block.xyz with hiring practice or data usage questions.
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people.
Square
makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers.
Cash App
is the easy way to spend, send, and store money.
Afterpay
is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time.
TIDAL
is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs.
Bitkey
is a simple self‑custody wallet built for bitcoin.
Proto
is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
Privacy Policy
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