Indirect Purchasing Buyer Logistics & Freight

Job description

Indirect Purchasing Buyer Logistics & Freight Detailed Roles & Responsibilities - Manage procurement of logistics services including air, ocean, and road freight, warehousing, packaging, and 3PL providers. - Execute sourcing process including RFQ preparation, supplier benchmarking, negotiation, and award decisions. - Ensure compliance with global shipping standards including INCOTERMS, customs regulations, and trade compliance policies. - Analyze logistics cost structures including base freight rates, surcharges, duties, demurrage, and detention costs. - Drive cost optimization initiatives through route optimization, mode selection, and consolidation strategies. - Select and manage logistics suppliers based on AVL, performance, and risk evaluation. - Monitor supplier KPIs including on-time delivery, service reliability, cost efficiency, and disruption management. - Collaborate with supply chain and plant teams to align logistics strategies with operational needs. - Drive supplier continuous improvement and corrective actions for service failures. - Ensure adherence to procurement policies including PO compliance, financial approvals, and sourcing governance. Competency Levels Supports RFQs, basic sourcing execution, follows defined process Manages sourcing independently, handles negotiations and stakeholder engagement Leads global sourcing strategies, complex deals, and governance Basic understanding of contracts and commercial terms Negotiates contracts (MSA, SOW, rate cards) with moderate complexity Designs contract strategy, mitigates legal/commercial risks Follows compliance and procurement policies Ensures AVL compliance, supplier evaluation, audit readiness Defines governance models, drives continuous improvement and policy adherence Limited supplier interaction Manages supplier relationships and performance reviews Builds strategic partnerships and drives supplier development programs