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Job Title


Assistant Manager


Company : WNS Procurement


Location : Mangalore, Karnataka


Created : 2025-12-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Category Management – Warehousing & LogisticsLead procurement activities for warehousing and logistics services in alignment with category strategies.Conduct sourcing events (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) and negotiate commercial terms, rate structures, SLAs, and KPIs.Benchmark warehouse cost models, market rates, and commercial frameworks used by service providersInvoice & Cost Structure Expertise.Analyze warehouse billing logic across storage, handling, throughput, labor, and accessorial charges.Identify invoice discrepancies, overcharges, and root causes of billing variances.Contribute to the creation of invoice validation controls and governance frameworksSupplier & Stakeholder Management.Manage relationships with 3PL/4PL warehousing and logistics providers.Engage with cross-functional teams – Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Legal – to ensure alignment and issue resolution.Ensure compliance with contracted terms, SLAs, and performance expectations Operational Understanding.Apply strong practical knowledge of warehouse operations: inbound/outbound processes, storage systems, labor models, equipment use, automation levels, and value-added services.Assess operational drivers that influence warehouse costs and invoicing structuresQualifications5+ years of experience in Procurement or Category Management of Warehousing and/or Logistics within a large CPG/FMCG company.In-depth understanding of warehouse cost drivers and commercial models.Proven experience managing 3PL/4PL contracts, negotiations, and performance.Strong experience with invoice structures and dispute resolution.High comfort working in a project-based, part-time engagement model.