Procurement Manager

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Job Summary: Ensure efficient assignment and management of third-party vehicles for bulk cargo transportation, negotiating freight rates and controlling operations. Key Highlights: 1. Efficiently manages third-party fleets and drivers for bulk cargo transportation. 2. Negotiates competitive freight rates and ensures documentary and operational control. 3. Guarantees customer satisfaction and carrier retention. A land-based logistics company is seeking: PROCUREMENT MANAGER Position Purpose Ensure the efficient assignment and management of third-party vehicles for bulk cargo transportation. Responsible for freight rate negotiation, documentary and operational control of trips, and proper administrative closure of each operation, ensuring customer satisfaction. Main Responsibilities Vehicle Management: Sourcing, assignment, and legal/regulatory validation of third-party drivers and vehicles (resumes, RUNT records, insurance policies). Negotiation: Agreeing upon and finalizing competitive freight rates based on route and market conditions. Documentary Control: Preparing dispatch manifests and shipping documents, and ensuring recovery of supporting documentation upon trip completion. Monitoring and Closure: Resolving in-transit issues (delays, accidents) and validating documentation for freight settlement with accounting. Customer Service: Providing trip status updates and fostering carrier fleet loyalty. Requirements: Academic Level: Technical or Technologist degree in logistics, administration, transportation, or related fields. Experience: 1–3 years in land-based cargo transportation sector. Salary: $2,100,000 + statutory benefits Schedule: Monday to Saturday, rotating shifts, availability as required by operations. -Requirements- Minimum Education: University / Technical Program 1 year of experience Keywords: resident, supervisor, manager, assistant general manager, responsible person, coordinator, manager, captain