Procurement Executive

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Procurement – Air & Sea Freight:

Ø Source and procure competitive freight rates and services for both air and ocean shipments (FCL/LCL, Import/Export).

Ø Establish rate contracts and service agreements with Airlines, Shipping Lines, NVOCCs, Co-loaders, and Consolidators.

Ø Monitor space allocations, sailing schedules, and rate trends to ensure best possible service to customers.

Ø Maintain close coordination with IATA agents and CHAs for cargo handling and customs clearance support.

2. Vendor Development & Relationship Management:

Ø Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and carriers to ensure priority handling and favorable terms.

Ø Leverage industry connections and network to access spot rates, special deals, and space during peak seasons.

Ø Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors based on service levels, cost, and reliability.

3. Market Intelligence & Benchmarking:

Ø Stay updated on freight rate fluctuations, market developments, surcharges, fuel rates, and trade lane dynamics.

Ø Benchmark procurement costs and suggest strategies to optimize buying and improve margins.

Ø Track competitors’ procurement trends and pricing strategies for key sectors.

4. Internal Collaboration:

Ø Support the Pricing, Sales, and Operations teams with timely and accurate procurement inputs.

Ø Ensure seamless handover of confirmed bookings to the execution team with proper documentation of rates, free time, terms, and conditions.

Ø Assist with RFQ/Tender inputs and major key account procurement planning.

5. Air & Sea Freight Pricing:

Ø Receive and analyze rate requests from sales and customers for both import and export shipments.

Ø Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, co-loaders, and overseas agents to obtain best buying rates.

Ø Prepare and submit competitive quotes within defined turnaround times.

Ø Support RFQs, spot rate requests, and tender submissions.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Ø Strong network of industry contacts across Airlines, Shipping Lines, NVOCCs, CHAs, and IATA agents

Ø Proven negotiation and vendor management skills

Ø Sound knowledge of trade lanes, cargo types, air & sea freight dynamics

Ø Proficiency in MS Excel, rate comparison tools, and logistics systems

Ø Highly organized, proactive, and target-oriented approach

Ø Strong communication and coordination abilities

Qualifications:

Ø Bachelor’s Degree

Ø 3–6 years of experience in procurement within the freight forwarding industry (Air & Sea)

Ø Exposure to digital booking platforms, industry associations (FIATA/IATA), and customs regulations preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person