Procurement Category Specialist - Logistics, Fleet & Warehousing

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in business management, supply chain – procurement/purchasing, and other related fields.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft windows. Good understanding of SAP MM module an added advantage.
  
• Membership of procurement professional bodies will be an added advantage (KISM/CIPS).
  

Category Strategy Development

• Develop and implement category strategies for: Transport and distribution services
  • Fleet management and vehicle support services
    
  • Warehousing and depot operations
    
  • Material handling equipment
    
  • Third-party logistics (3PL) services
    
  • Fuel, lubricants, tyres, and fleet consumables
    
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair services
    
  • Freight forwarding and clearing services
    
• Conduct category spend analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  
• Monitor market trends, logistics innovations, fuel market movements, and supplier developments.
  
• Develop annual category plans aligned to business objectives.
  

Strategic Sourcing and Tendering

• Lead sourcing projects, RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and negotiations for logistics, fleet, and warehousing services.
  
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluation criteria, and commercial analysis.
  
• Conduct supplier evaluations and recommend supplier selections.
  
• Ensure competitive sourcing and value-for-money procurement practices.
  
• Negotiate pricing, service levels, KPIs, penalties, and contractual terms.
  

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with transporters, fleet service providers, and warehouse service providers.
  
• Conduct supplier performance reviews against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
  
• Manage supplier scorecards and corrective action plans.
  
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Ensure transporters and fleet service providers comply with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.
  

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and manage contracts for logistics, fleet, and warehousing services.
  
• Monitor contract compliance and service delivery performance.
  
• Ensure contracts are renewed, updated, or retendered in a timely manner.
  
• Track contract obligations, pricing structures, and service commitments.
  
• Manage claims, disputes, penalties, and contract variations where necessary.
  

Fleet and Logistics Operational Support

• Support operational teams in resolving logistics, transport, and fleet supply issues.
  
• Coordinate with warehouse, transport, production, and commercial teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  
• Support emergency sourcing and contingency planning activities.
  
• Participate in fleet optimization, routing efficiency, and warehouse improvement initiatives.
  
• Monitor supplier adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules and fleet roadworthiness requirements.
  

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply risks within the category.
  
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
  
• Ensure suppliers comply with:
  • Road safety requirements
    
  • Vehicle roadworthiness standards
    
  • Insurance requirements
    
  • Transport licensing and statutory obligations
    
  • Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements
    
• Maintain proper procurement documentation and audit trails.
  

Cost Management and Reporting

• Track procurement savings, cost avoidance, and operational efficiencies.
  
• Analyze freight costs, fuel consumption trends, fleet operating costs, and warehousing costs.
  
• Prepare category performance reports and procurement dashboards.
  
• Support budget planning and forecasting activities.