Senior Logistics Procurement Lead

Luca; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazada is seeking a Senior Strategic Category Manager for logistics procurement across warehouse leasing, transportation, and related sub-categories. You will lead category strategy, end-to-end sourcing, and complex negotiations, partnering with operations and finance to align procurement with regional objectives.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, supplier development, and governance to deliver competitive, compliant outcomes while managing a global supplier portfolio in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Certifications such as CIPS/CSCP/CPSM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for logistics sub-categories.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing processes from demand analysis to contract execution.
• Continuously scan the market for pricing trends and supplier opportunities.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, and SLAs.
• Ensure contracts are properly governed, stored, and tracked for milestones.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and manage risk escalation.
• Drive year-over-year cost savings through bidding and value engineering.
• Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Legal to align procurement with business goals.
• Manage supplier lifecycle and drive supplier development and performance reviews.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation & commercial acumen

Analytical rigor

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree or MBA

Certifications (CIPS, CSCP, CPSM)

Tools

Excel

Procurement analytics tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Lazada is seeking a Senior Strategic Category Manager for logistics procurement across warehouse leasing, transportation, and related sub-categories. You will lead category strategy, end-to-end sourcing, and complex negotiations, partnering with operations and finance to align procurement with regional objectives.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, supplier development, and governance to deliver competitive, compliant outcomes while managing a global supplier portfolio in a fast-paced