Manager, Procurement (Supply Chain - Ocean Freight)

The team you will be a part of

This role in summary

Responsible for procurement of Supply Chain

Your responsibilities will include

Manage the procurement objectives for the supply chain category including warehousing, imports (ocean freight), and transportation. 

Manage end-to-end ocean freight process, Warehousing and transportation including vendor selection, route planning, and transportation cost management.

Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other third-party logistics providers.

Knowledge of  handling of import/export shipments, including documentation, duty calculations, and customs clearance.

Work closely with the internal stakeholders on meeting their requirement within the stipulated timelines

Responsible for commercial negotiations, agreement, contract letters, job orders & SAP generated PO's

Be part of the core team to drive efficiency improvement initiatives including identifying areas for process optimization, streamlining workflows, leveraging technology and automation, and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations

Monitor vendor performance and take corrective actions when necessary to ensure optimal service levels.

Key Deliverables 

Ensure cost effectiveness for the managed categories 

Analysis on spend and vendor data to identify cost saving opportunities 

Ensure timely execution and renewal of service contract and other compliance requirements 

Adherence to Indirect policy and SOA (Schedule of Authority).

End to end responsibility of Supply chain purchase

Minimum requirements

Experience - 9+ Years in Supply chain (Ocean Freight)

Education Qualitfication - B.Tech 

Preferred - MBA, Certification - CPP/ CSCP/CPSM

Preferred skills and experiences

FUNCTIONAL :

Contracting & Negotiations

Stakeholder Management

Good network and sound knowledge of Pan India warehouse, primary and secondary freight procurement 

Hands on experience of SAP MM module and Procure to Pay system

Ability to manage complex data analysis

BEHAVIOURAL

Integrity 

Communication 

Leadership

Collaboration

Teamwork

Spirit of Winning