What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement and Sourcing Specialist position at UniUni Logistics?
**Responsibilities:**
- Vendor Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring the best rates and services for backhaul loads and local couriers.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor performance meets company expectations.
- Cost Analysis:
- Conduct detailed cost analyses to identify areas for cost savings and improve profitability through more efficient procurement strategies.
- Continuously monitor the market for trends and pricing opportunities to reduce costs.
- Logistics Planning:
- Assist in planning and coordinating logistics operations to maximize load efficiency and reduce empty miles.
- Work closely with logistics teams to optimize backhaul processes and improve overall transportation efficiency.
- Contract Management:
- Oversee contract management, ensuring that contracts with vendors are favorable and comply with company standards.
- Collaborate with a carrier relations specialist to manage vendor contracts, ensuring favorable terms, renewals, and compliance.
- Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks in procurement and backhaul operations and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Monitor vendor performance and manage any issues or disputes that arise during the contract lifecycle.
- Performance Reporting:
- Generate reports on logistics performance, including backhaul efficiency, cost analysis, and vendor performance.
- Present findings to key stakeholders and provide recommendations for improvement.
