About the job

About the RoleThe Vendor Manager is responsible for the management and optimization of third-party transport and logistics vendors, ensuring cost-effective, reliable, and scalable capacity to support transportation operations.

• ResponsibilitiesVendor Management & Sourcing Identify, onboard, and manage transport vendors and subcontractors.
• Build a strong vendor network to support operational requirements.
• Ensure vendors meet company standards and service expectations.

• Commercial & Contract Management Negotiate rates, contracts, and service agreements with vendors.
• Ensure competitive pricing and cost efficiency.
• Monitor contract compliance and performance.

• Capacity & Planning Ensure availability of vendor capacity to meet demand fluctuations.
• Coordinate with operations teams to align vendor allocation.
• Manage peak season capacity planning.

• Performance Management Track vendor KPIs including service levels, cost, and reliability.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement improvements.
• Address service failures and escalate issues when needed.

• Collaboration & Integration Work closely with Fleet Manager and transport teams to balance owned vs outsourced capacity.
• Support overall transportation strategy and execution.

• Qualifications5–8 years of experience in vendor management within logistics/transportation

• Required SkillsStrong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers

• Key OKRsVendor cost competitiveness
• Service reliability and on-time performance
• Capacity availability
• Vendor performance scores
• Cost savings achieved through negotiations
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