National Air Logistics Carrier and Procurement Manager (Gateway)

Kuehne Nagel; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

People-centric culture

Learning & development

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Delhi seeks an experienced National Air Logistics Procurement & Carrier Manager to shape carrier portfolios and drive procurement strategies. You will engage with airline partners, lead negotiations, and align procurement with global strategies across gateways and development teams.

The role combines commercial influence with independence, requiring strong relationship skills and a deep understanding of air logistics and capacity management.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–12 years of experience in Air Logistics, freight forwarding, or related commercial environment.
• Strong experience in carrier management, procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive rates and capacity.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand market dynamics and translate them into business opportunities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with airlines, GSAs and other industry partners.
• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good understanding of contracts, commercial terms, sourcing and procurement practices.
• Strong decision-making skills with accountability and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with airline partners and the GSA community, while identifying and developing new carrier partnerships.
• Lead carrier negotiations and selection based on demand, rates, capacity and service quality.
• Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies for export gateways in alignment with business requirements and global procurement strategies.
• Source and secure cost-effective airfreight capacity across commercial carriers, charter carriers and GSAs.
• Procure charter and part-charter capacity based on internal customer requirements, in close collaboration with the charter organisation.
• Conduct regular business reviews with selected carriers, assessing performance, commercial development and future opportunities.
• Continuously review existing airline contracts and allotments to ensure commercial feasibility and optimal utilisation.
• Work closely with Gateway, Pricing and Development teams to align procurement strategies with operational and commercial requirements.
• Identify market trends and emerging opportunities and translate them into commercially viable procurement strategies.
• Prepare procurement reports and monitor contract and capacity utilisation to support informed business decisions.

Skills

Carrier management

Procurement

Commercial negotiations

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation skills

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Its more than a job As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Its more than a job As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
Are you an experienced Air Logistics professional with a strong track record in carrier procurement, commercial negotiations and capacity management?
We are looking for a National Air Logistics Procurement & Carrier Manager to join our Air Logistics team in Delhi. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our carrier portfolio, strengthening strategic airline partnerships and driving procurement strategies that enhance our competitiveness, service quality and profitability. This is an individual contributor role with strong commercial influence, working closely with our gateway, pricing and development teams as well as our global Air Logistics organisation.

How you create impact

• As the National Air Logistics Procurement & Carrier Manager, you will:
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with airline partners and the GSA community, while identifying and developing new carrier partnerships.
• Lead carrier negotiations and selection based on demand, rates, capacity and service quality.
• Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies for export gateways in alignment with business requirements and global procurement strategies.
• Source and secure cost-effective airfreight capacity across commercial carriers, charter carriers and GSAs.
• Procure charter and part-charter capacity based on internal customer requirements, in close collaboration with the charter organisation.
• Conduct regular business reviews with selected carriers, assessing performance, commercial development and future opportunities.
• Continuously review existing airline contracts and allotments to ensure commercial feasibility and optimal utilisation.
• Work closely with Gateway, Pricing and Development teams to align procurement strategies with operational and commercial requirements.
• Identify market trends and emerging opportunities and translate them into commercially viable procurement strategies.
• Prepare procurement reports and monitor contract and capacity utilisation to support informed business decisions.

What we would like you to bring

• We are looking for someone who combines strong Air Logistics knowledge with commercial and procurement expertise.
• Approximately 10–12 years of relevant experience, preferably within Air Logistics, freight forwarding, airline procurement or a related commercial environment.
• Strong experience in carrier management, procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive rates and capacity.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand market dynamics and translate them into business opportunities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with airlines, GSAs and other industry partners.
• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good understanding of contracts, commercial terms, sourcing and procurement practices.
• Strong decision-making skills, with a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders while operating independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Whats in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, youll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact—on business, on customers, and on careers. Heres what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us—personally and professionally—through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds—a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.