Senior Buyer – Transport & Logistics

This role manages complex and high-impact logistics categories , ensuring end-to-end ownership of the procurement lifecycle from requirement definition to payment assurance. This role combines strategic sourcing, operational execution, and transversal leadership , acting as a trusted advisor and role model for the broader purchasing team while driving supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Purpose: To independently manage complex logistics categories, ensuring effective strategic sourcing, strong supplier partnerships, and sustainable value creation for the business. Objective: To lead the full procurement lifecycle , drive negotiations, resolve escalations, and ensure alignment between procurement activities and business priorities.

Impact of the Role: This role plays a critical role in ensuring operational continuity, cost efficiency, and supplier performance excellence , while acting as a key enabler of procurement strategy execution and business growth .

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution Own end-to-end sourcing activities (RFI/RFQ/RFP) for logistics services Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and contracting approaches Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract development Manage resourcing and continuous sourcing optimization initiatives Supplier Performance & Relationship Management Manage supplier relationships to ensure QCD performance (Quality, Cost, Delivery) Conduct business reviews and performance monitoring (KPIs) Manage commercial negotiations , cost optimization, and claims Lead escalation handling and ensure service continuity with critical suppliers Contracting, Compliance & Governance Ensure contract compliance, audit readiness, and documentation accuracy Support and manage SOX, contract audits, and procurement compliance processes Oversee PO creation, payment validation, and procurement governance activities Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (capacity, cost volatility, disruptions) Monitor market trends and apply market intelligence for decision-making Drive cost-saving initiatives, innovation, and lessons learned implementation Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with operations, finance, legal, and supply chain teams Ensure procurement decisions are aligned with business strategy and operational needs Act as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders Leadership & Team Influence Act as a mentor and guide for junior buyers , sharing knowledge and best practices Influence cross-functional teams and support decision-making across the organization Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Focus Areas End-to-end sourcing for complex logistics services Strategic supplier management Cross-functional alignment Cost optimization and risk mitigation initiatives Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Cost savings achieved Supplier on-time performance Contract coverage & compliance rate Sourcing cycle time Escalation resolution time Stakeholder satisfaction Innovation / sustainability initiatives delivered Min 5 years of experience in: Managing complex logistics procurement categories (e.

g., international freight, warehousing, 3PL) S trategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance management Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional sourcing projects in dynamic environments Exposure to global and multi-stakeholder environments