Vendor Development Executive

Portage Express Logistics Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A full-time position

Attractive salary package

Job summary

Portage Express Logistics Private Limited in Pune, Maharashtra, India seeks a Vendor Development Executive to identify and onboard logistics vendors, including fleet owners and drivers. You will ensure vehicle availability at competitive rates, manage vendor documentation, and maintain vendor relationships to support smooth transportation operations.

The role requires 2–5 years in logistics vendor development or related areas, with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher is required.
• Fluency in Hindi and strong communication skills.
• Experience in logistics vendor development or related fields.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Vendor identification and development.
• Build and maintain a strong vendor network.
• Market research on rate and availability.
• Negotiate and contract with vendors.
• Vendor billing and reconciliation.

Skills

Strong communication

Hindi fluency

Negotiation skills

Relation building

Education

Bachelor degree or higher

Tools

ERP systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Pune, MH, India

Job Title: Vendor Development Executive

Department: Vendor Development / Transportation / Operations

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Reporting To: Vendor Development Manager / Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain

Experience Required: 2–5 years in logistics vendor development, fleet placement, transport operations or freight procurement

Job Purpose

The Vendor Development Executive will be responsible for identifying, developing, evaluating and onboarding reliable logistics vendors, including fleet owners, truck operators, freight brokers, transport contractors and drivers.

The role will ensure the availability of vehicles at competitive rates, completion of vendor documentation, maintenance of vendor relationships, verification of trip-related documents and timely reconciliation and processing of vendor payables.

The executive will act as a key link between vendors, drivers, operations, accounts and customer service teams to ensure smooth transportation operations, cost efficiency and timely vendor payments.

Vendor Relationship

Personal Evolution

Autonomy

Administrative Work

Technical Expertise

Responsibilities

• Vendor Identification and Development
• Build and Maintain Strong Vendor Network
• Market research about Rate and Availability
• Negotiate and contract
• Vendor Billig and Reconciliation

Must Have

• Bachelor Degree or Higher
• Passion for Material Management
• Good Communication and Relation Building Skill
• Fluency in Hindi
• Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution Skill

Nice to have

• PAN India Transportor Network
• Additional South Indian languages
• Computer and ERP Operating skillsSupply chain Experience

What's great in the job?

• Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
• No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
• You will be joining a growing logistics organisation where your vendor network, market knowledge and performance will be recognised. You will have the freedom to develop new vendors, strengthen transport capacity and contribute directly to the company’s expansion across new routes and markets.

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What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.

Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, monthly drink, and much more

Perks

• A full-time position
• Attractive salary package.

Trainings

• 12 days / year, including
• 6 of your choice.

Sport Activity

• Play any sport with colleagues,
• the bill is covered.

Eat & Drink

• Fruit, coffee and snacks provided.