Procurement Lead- Logistics & Warehousing

Position Summary

ZEISS India is looking for a seasoned and proactive Procurement Lead – Logistics & Warehousing to take ownership of sourcing, contracting, and optimizing third-party logistics (3PL), warehousing, distribution, and supply chain-related services across its diversified business operations.

This role is critical to ensuring high performance and cost-effectiveness in logistics and supply chain services for the entire ZEISS India ecosystem, including Sales & Service, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Real Estate & Facilities, and the Global Capability Center (GCC). The individual will lead vendor negotiations, drive digital procurement transformation, and establish world-class sourcing processes to support operational excellence.

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

3. Digital Procurement & Process Optimization

4. Cross-functional Engagement & Support

5. Risk, Compliance & Governance

Qualifications

Core Competencies

Why ZEISS

ZEISS is a global leader in precision optics and technology innovation. Join ZEISS India in driving excellence across the value chain through best-in-class procurement practices for logistics and warehousing. Your strategic insights and execution capability will enable seamless, scalable, and sustainable supply chain operations supporting our mission of "Seeing Beyond."

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Skills Required

Warehousing, Logistics, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management