Strategic Logistics & Indirect Procurement Lead

Confidential Company; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Commodity Manager - Indirect & Logistics Procurement in Ras Al Khaimah to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for logistics services. You will optimize logistics costs, negotiate agreements, and support import/export operations across the organization.

Responsibilities include supplier performance evaluations, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and trade regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing for logistics and freight management.
• Knowledge of import/export operations and international shipping.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage freight contracts for cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate logistics service providers including freight forwarders and 3PLs.
• Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service agreements.
• Issue logistics contracts per procurement policies.
• Analyze logistics costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth logistics operations.
• Maintain supplier database and monitor performance.

Skills

Logistics procurement

Freight management

Vendor evaluation

Contract management

Incoterms knowledge

Data analysis

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Logistics

MBA or postgraduate Diploma in SCM/Procurement

Tools

TMS

Excel

Job description

Confidential Company is seeking a Commodity Manager - Indirect & Logistics Procurement in Ras Al Khaimah to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for logistics services. You will optimize logistics costs, negotiate agreements, and support import/export operations across the organization.

Responsibilities include supplier performance evaluations, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and trade regulations.