Procurement Executive

Company Background:

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate rates with shipping lines, airlines, trucking companies, and other service providers.
• Assist in vendor selection, onboarding, and maintaining updated supplier records.
• Be the relationship holder with vendors and in between operations and vendors.
• Support contract management and review agreements with freight and logistics providers.
• Coordinate with the operations team to match procurement with customer requirements.
• Track market trends, freight rates, and service availability to provide cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain accurate documentation for audit/compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years experience in procurement, preferably within logistics or freight forwarding.
• Good understanding of Incoterms, shipping terms, and logistics operations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Key Competencies

• Commercial awareness and cost-conscious mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data.
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and customer-focused