Supplier Strategic Manager – Freight

1 week ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Simploy Private Limited Full time ₹ 17,19,600 - ₹ 68,78,400 per year

Job Description: Supplier Strategic Manager – Logistics

Location: Pune and Delhi

Experience Required: Minimum 10 years

Reports: KAM, JD

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Supplier Strategic

Manager to lead supplier relationship management in the logistics and supply chain

space. This role is central to building long-term, high-value partnerships with our

suppliers and converting those relationships into measurable business growth.

The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and

the ability to identify strategic opportunities with suppliers that enhance ATA's global

operations and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Strategy & Engagement

 Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships with logistics suppliers.

 Develop and execute supplier engagement plans that align with ATA's global

business strategy.

 Drive joint initiatives with suppliers to improve service, innovation, and value

creation.

 Ensure timely and effective supplier response and collaboration.

Commercial & Business Growth

 Identify new opportunities within supplier relationships that can translate into

commercial growth.

 Work closely with Commercial and Operations teams to convert supplier

strategies into revenue.

 Lead strategic negotiations and contracting with key suppliers to secure

favorable terms.

Market & Regional Performance

 Monitor supplier contributions to regional sales, profitability, and market

expansion.

 Analyze trends, market share, and pipeline performance to guide strategic

decisions.

 Ensure supplier strategies support ATA's growth across multiple geographies.

Financial & Operational Excellence

 Deliver measurable results in supplier-driven revenue, cost-to-serve

reduction, and margin improvement.

 Secure rebates, incentives, and other value-added supplier agreements.

 Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Operations, HR, IT) to ensure

alignment and compliance.

Leadership & Development

 Act as a strategic backup for senior leadership in supplier management.

 Mentor and guide junior team members on supplier management best

practices.

 Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

Qualifications & Experience

 Minimum 10 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or supplier

management roles.

 Proven success in building and managing strategic supplier relationships.

 Strong commercial acumen with ability to convert supplier partnerships into

business opportunities.

 Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, stakeholder management, and

contract execution.

 Solid understanding of logistics operations and market dynamics.

 Bachelor's/Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or

Business Administration preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹14, ₹53,585.21 per month

Work Location: In person

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