Logistics Service Procurement Specialist

Elite Business Solutions; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Business Solutions’ Logistics Service Procurement Specialist will align with the Operation Support group at the McKinley Office in Metro Manila to source qualified providers and secure competitive rates through bidding.

Requirements include 10+ years in logistics procurement, a 4-year degree, and experience with global forwarding/port trucking. Strong MS Excel and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4-year college/university).
• 10+ years in logistics operations or procurement.
• Experience with global forwarding companies in procurement/pricing sourcing.
• Experience in ocean freight sales to clients.
• Experience in international freight forwarding or port trucking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Discovering logistics partners by analyzing customer requirements.
• Partner selection through RFQs, rate negotiations, and evaluations.
• Maintain partner pool with periodic credit assessments.
• Provide optimal service rate structures to support performance.
• Drive cost-based innovation to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor market conditions to minimize risks and enable proactive responses.
• Implement logistics market condition index management to detect risks.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Education

4-year college/university degree

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Service Procurement Specialist

Group: Operation Support

Location: McKinley Office

Reports To: Department Head / Group Leader

Broad Scope

Contribute to achieving sector management plans by sourcing qualified service providers and competitive service rates through a strategic bidding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Discovering Logistics Partners: Analyze customer requirements to identify suitable partners for logistics operations.
• Partner Selection: Manage RFQs, profit simulations, rate negotiations, and operational evaluations with bidding committees.
• Partner Pool Management: Conduct credit assessments and maintain a pool of qualified partners twice a year.
• Service Rate Provision: Provide optimal cost structures to support smooth business performance.
• Cost Innovation: Drive cost‑based innovation processes to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Market Research & Analysis: Monitor demand, supply capacity, and market conditions to minimize risks and enable proactive responses.
• Index Management: Implement logistics market condition index management for early detection of business risks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any 4‑year college/university course.
• At least 10 years of experience in logistics operations or procurement.
• Background in global forwarding companies in procurement/pricing sourcing roles (international ocean/air freight forwarding, customs clearance, trucking).
• Experience in ocean‑line companies as sales for ocean freight to potential clients.
• Preferred experience in international freight forwarding, customs clearance, or port trucking.

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and other computer applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Notes

• Work Schedule:
• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Compressed Workweek)
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: Rest Days