Procurement Lead – Logistics & Warehousing

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. 

Further information at ZEISS India.

Key Responsibilities

1. Logistics & Warehousing Category Management

• Develop and execute a category strategy for logistics and warehousing, covering domestic/international freight, 3PL services, courier/express shipments, inventory hubs, bonded warehouses, and cold chain (as applicable).

• Conduct comprehensive spending analysis, supplier market intelligence, and cost benchmarking to optimize category performance.

• Own the end-to-end procurement process for logistics partners—from RFI/RFP to final contract execution.

2. Vendor Negotiation & Relationship Management

• Lead commercial negotiations to secure cost-effective, scalable, and compliant logistics and warehousing services.

• Establish and manage long-term relationships with logistics service providers (LSPs), freight forwarders, customs agents, and warehousing vendors.

• Define and monitor KPIs such as OTIF (On Time in Full), warehouse accuracy, freight cost per unit, and SLA adherence.

3. Digital Procurement & Process Optimization

• Drive the adoption of digital tools for logistics sourcing, vendor onboarding, contract management, and spend tracking using platforms like SAP/S4HANA, Jaggaer, or equivalent.

• Implement e-sourcing and automated workflows to increase speed, transparency, and control in procurement operations.

• Develop real-time dashboards and analytics reports for cost performance, supplier scorecards, and risk tracking.

4. Cross-functional Engagement & Support

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Manufacturing, Sales & Service, Supply Chain, Facilities, and GCC to understand logistics requirements and ensure alignment of sourcing strategies.

• Act as a subject matter expert for logistics procurement, advising internal teams on transport modes, distribution models, and cost drivers.

• Ensure demand aggregation across functions to leverage scale and improve sourcing leverage.

5. Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Indian and international trade regulations, customs laws, and ZEISS internal procurement policies.

• Monitor supplier risks including capacity constraints, service failures, and regulatory non-compliance, and establish risk mitigation plans.

• Support sustainability initiatives by promoting eco-friendly logistics solutions (green transportation, route optimization, etc.).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administration. MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, CIPS) preferred.

• Experience: 7–10 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or indirect procurement in a manufacturing or multinational environment.

• Proven track record in managing high value 3PL and freight contracts, with a deep understanding of Incoterms, customs processes, and warehousing operations.

• Proficiency in SAP/S4HANA, Jaggaer, or similar e-procurement platforms.

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