Procurement Specialist - Airfreight Logistics Expertise

Procurement Specialist - with Air freight Logistics Expertise

In this key role you will support the operations of a global Logistics team by ensuring relevant structures & arrangements are in place with transportation providers to deliver an efficient & cost-effective service.

Responsibilities in the Role will include:

• Run or support tenders from Regional Hubs in (Germany, USA, India & Canada) & from 50 Sales Centres worldwide
• Plan & develop tender documents including clarification of legal & business requirements & issues
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements to develop comprehensive tender RFQs
• Execute tender with electronic tendering tools
• Manage the evaluation process to agreed timeframes & internal deadlines
• Calculate & benchmark transportation costs in tender & for spot requests
• Given the RFP results, prepares recommendations for Steering Team decision-making
• Communication with Logistics Service Providers
• Regular monitoring of tender success & analysis of success factors
• Handover & close cooperation to Implementation Team & other stakeholders
• Support the team in ensuring agreed elements of contracts are adhered to & delivered by the Logistics Service Provicers (LSPs)

Experience & Skills

• Degree with a focus on logistics & or strong exp in logistics tender management especially in CEP –(Courier, Express and Parcel) companies volume too
• Experience buying logistics service – air & ocean services
• A high degree of self-direction, initiative, & commitment
• Solution oriented with proven experience solving problems & implementing efficiencies
• Experienced in tender documents development
• Good knowledge of electronic tender tools, Excel, MS Word & Power Point
• Experienced in negotiation management
• Fluent spoken & written knowledge of English, additional language like German & Chinese are an advantage
• Ability to undertake regular business travel to Germany & Switzerland

Competencies

• Self-Management - Acts independently & on own initiative
• Enthusiasm – Self-motivated & energetic in role
• Teamwork - must be comfortable working & contributing as part of a team
• Knowledge – knowledge development & continuous learning

Excellent Benefits package available