Regional Lead Assistant

Department: Procurement

Location: Pune

Description This role ensures that Shipco participates in tenders with the right pricing strategy, competitive rates, and service approach.

Coordinating and managing the tender process across Shipco Offices; ensures timely and competitive tender submissions while providing support to offices by aligning tender strategies with customer requirements and business objectives.

What You'll Do…

• Coordinate and manage tender and RFQ activities across the Shipco Office (Europe).
• Work closely with Europe Resource Center, local offices, Regional Management, Trade Lane teams, and Global Tender teams.
• Review customer tender requirements and gather relevant information to assess business potential and opportunities.
• Develop and support pricing strategies for tenders in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that approved pricing and service strategies are correctly implemented during tender execution.
• Validate tender rates using available pricing and costing tools.
• Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of costing/pricing tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing, service, and overall chances of winning new business.
• Manage tender follow-up and negotiation rounds, ensuring pricing remains aligned with the approved strategy.
• Review tender awards and highlight any pricing, commercial, or business concerns to the relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the key escalation/contact point for issues related to awarded tenders throughout the tender validity period.
• Coordinate with relevant Shipco/WWA stakeholders to resolve tender-related issues.
• Participate in regional and global tender meetings and forums.
• Support ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives related to tender management.

What You’ll Need…

• A Bachelor’s/Management degree.
• Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in the Freight Forwarding and Logistics domain.
• Good commercial and analytical skills.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
• Negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on experience with carrier contracts, tariffs, and pricing structures.
• Proven experience handling RFQs/RFPs.
• Ability to translate complex pricing structures into system logic.
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of freight pricing and tender management.
• Ability to evaluate business opportunities and pricing strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of pricing/costing tools and Excel.

Here’s What We Offer … At Shipco-IT, we pride ourselves on our vibrant and supportive culture.

• Exciting Work Culture : Join our friendly, supportive team and start making a difference from day one
• Innovate Logistics : Help improve global efficiency and shape the future of logistics
• Collaborative Environment : Work with leaders in the industry in a creative and open culture
• Growth Opportunities: Reach your full potential with abundant professional and personal development options
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a salary that reflects your skills and expertise
• Awards and Recognition: For outstanding performance or significant contributions to the company's success

Join Shipco-IT and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of the transportation and logistics industry.

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