Senior Manager - Logistics Procurement

As a Senior Manager in Logistics Procurement at Zepto, you will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing, vendor management, and commercial negotiation in key service areas such as transportation, fleet management, and corporate services. Your role will be crucial in driving cost efficiencies, building a strong vendor ecosystem, managing contracts, and ensuring seamless procurement operations to support Zepto's rapid growth. Your key responsibilities will include developing procurement strategies for transportation, fleet, and non-tech corporate services, managing end-to-end sourcing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery. You will also be tasked with building and maintaining a reliable vendor base, leading commercial negotiations, and driving cost optimization initiatives through budgeting and forecasting. In addition, you will oversee fleet operations and logistics partners to optimize cost, efficiency, and service levels. Your role will also involve ensuring procurement practices adhere to internal policies and legal standards, while driving improvements in procurement systems and workflows to support scalability and agility. We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain Management, along with around 10 years of experience in procurement of services, specifically in transportation, fleet, and vendor sourcing. Strong commercial acumen, expertise in contract negotiation and budgeting, proficiency in MS Office, and working knowledge of ERP and sourcing tools are desired. The ideal candidate should have an analytical, execution-focused mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in e-commerce, logistics, or the 3PL industry would be advantageous. Join us at Zepto and be a part of our blitzscaling journey, contributing to procurement excellence as we continue to revolutionize rapid commerce in India.,