Senior Specialist, Logistics Procurement

Senior Specialist, Logistics Procurement Job Purpose

This role is responsible for supporting logistics procurement for inbound and outbound operations, ensuring cost-effective transportation, supplier coordination, compliance, and alignment with production and distribution needs. Assist in performance monitoring, process optimization, and strategic sourcing to enhance supply chain efficiency.

• Assist in developing and maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers and logistics service
  providers to ensure seamless coordination of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Support contract negotiations and establish service agreements with logistics providers, ensuring
  cost-effectiveness, compliance, and high-quality service delivery.
• Support optimization of transportation operations (including trucking, rail, and ocean freight),
  selecting routes, modes, and carriers to minimize transit times, reduce costs, and maximize
  efficiency.
• Monitor and analyse freight market trends to mitigate risks and capitalize on cost-saving
  opportunities.
• Align production schedules with inbound material deliveries and outbound distribution requirements
  to guarantee on-time dispatch and delivery.
• Track KPIs for logistics procurement performance (e.g., on-time delivery, transportation costs,
  inventory accuracy) and prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, customs regulations, and trade compliance standards
  for all shipments.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements across logistics
  procurement operations.
• Ensure adherence to new sourcing strategies and Vendor Management to ensure competitive pricing
  and reliable service.
• Support ERP and logistics system implementations to enhance data accuracy, visibility, and
  operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, finance, and operations teams to align logistics
  procurement strategies with overall business objectives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor`s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain
  Management or Equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  3 years minimum in a relevant field.