Procurement Senior Executive

Vendor & Carrier Coordination • Manage day‑to‑day procurement enquiries and maintain strong working relationships with carriers, co‑loaders, and logistics providers. • Obtain, compare, and evaluate rate proposals across multiple service options and trade lanes. • Maintain updated, detailed knowledge of carrier services, schedules, capacities, and market changes. • Provide recommendations to the team based on rate competitiveness and service performance. Contract & Rate Negotiation Support • Lead spot rate negotiations and short-term procurement discussions with carriers and vendors. • Identify cost‑saving opportunities and negotiate value‑added services where possible. • Evaluate proposals, prepare comparison analysis, and support decision-making with data‑driven insights. • Ensure negotiated rates and agreements are accurately recorded and communicated to relevant teams. Stakeholder & Operations Support • Provide timely and accurate rate information to operations, sales, and customer service teams. • Support complex quotations and large tenders by offering lane insights and service recommendations. • Communicate capacity updates, rate changes, and service advisories to internal teams. • Assist in resolving procurement‑related discrepancies with carriers, finance, or operations. Job Requirements • Strong communication and negotiation skills for dealing with carriers, vendors, and internal teams. • Good analytical and comparison skills to evaluate rates, services, and cost options. • Attention to detail and accuracy when handling rate sheets, contracts, and procurement data. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ability to work with procurement or TMS systems. • Good coordination and organizational skills to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines. • Customer‑focused and proactive approach to supporting internal stakeholders. • Team player with a positive attitude, adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.