Assistant Manager- Vendor Management
TEMPORARY•Maharashtra
About this role
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with transportation vendors as per business requirements across all service types including PTL, FTL, FCL, and Courier.
- Manage vendor onboarding and commercial negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and service quality.
- Conduct regular vendor performance reviews for key and top customers to ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to support project go-live activities, ensuring smooth execution and readiness.
- Work with cross-functional teams including Sales Development (SD), Business Development (BD), and Commercial/Customer Development (CD) to support pricing, feasibility, and solution design.
- Manage and maintain accurate data across all operational sites, ensuring consistency and visibility for decision-making.
- Support operations teams by handling vendor- and transportation-related escalations and ensuring timely resolution.
- Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and presentations using PowerPoint, Advanced Excel, and Power BI.
- Utilize data analytics to track performance trends, identify improvement opportunities, and support management reviews.
- Ensure alignment of vendor strategies with business objectives while driving cost optimization and service efficiency.
Other facts
Tech stack
Vendor Management,Negotiation,Performance Reviews,Data Analytics,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Project Management,Commercial Negotiations,SLA Management,KPI Tracking,Reporting,Power BI,Advanced Excel,Transportation Management,Cost Optimization,Service Quality,Escalation Management
About DPDHL
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our divisions offer an unrivaled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management.
With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".
DHL is part of DHL Group.
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Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: http://www.dhl.com
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
What you'll do
- The Assistant Manager- Vendor Management will source and negotiate with transportation vendors while managing vendor onboarding and performance reviews. They will collaborate with internal teams to support project activities and ensure alignment of vendor strategies with business objectives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Assistant Manager- Vendor Management do at DPDHL?
As a Assistant Manager- Vendor Management at DPDHL, you will: the Assistant Manager- Vendor Management will source and negotiate with transportation vendors while managing vendor onboarding and performance reviews. They will collaborate with internal teams to support project activities and ensure alignment of vendor strategies with business objectives..
Why join DPDHL as a Assistant Manager- Vendor Management?
DPDHL is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.
Is the Assistant Manager- Vendor Management position at DPDHL remote?
The Assistant Manager- Vendor Management position at DPDHL is based in Maharashtra, India. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Assistant Manager- Vendor Management position at DPDHL?
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