Global Logistics Procurement Specialist

Koton

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum of previous experience in Purchasing,
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred),
• Fluency in spoken and written English,
• Very good overall computer skills (MS Office, focus on Excel),
• Strong analytical skills, multitasking, excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Knowledge of tendering platforms,
• Ability to effectively prioritize; work on multiple projects and requests concurrently,
• Ability to identify and gather total costs and evaluate cost impact of various alternatives,
• Ability to utilize and interpret contracts and other pricing-related documents,
• General knowledge of market, national transportation system and commercial practices for transportation services.

Job Description

• Execution of tender activities for the global logistics unit,
• Improve the supplier pool by conducting supplier research and supplier competency assessment,
•  Prepare tender technical specifications (RFI / RFQ) and other necessary tender documents,
• Leading the tender management and bid evaluation process,
• Organizing strategic meetings with suppliers and conducting the negotiation process at the proposal stage,
• Execute the supplier contracting process and communicate with the supplier all the process.
• Take part in the implementation process within the scope of supplier change and to support the SOP creation process,
• Follow the logistics purchasing budget and make offers in line with the budget, Establishing the supplier SLA and monitoring the SLA compliance performance of the suppliers,
•  Optimizing the purchasing process and contributing to the global logistics purchasing strategy.
•  Stay informed about the transportation industry, market trends, supply-demand changes, supplier base, regulatory changes,
•  Identify potential new 3PL and perform due diligence to qualify them,
• Negotiate rates and contracts,
•  Conduct bids with supervision to include management of contract approval and signature process.