Title: Assistant Manager - Freight Procurement & Pricing
Location: Chennai (In-Office)
Compensation: 10 to 15 LPA
Incentive Plan: Incentive Pay+ Perks+ Equity
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced and commercially sharp Procurement & Pricing Lead to own the end-to-end pricing and vendor ecosystem at Silq. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of commercial operations, vendor management, and product development.
You will be responsible for driving rate intelligence, managing vendor relationships, configuring Silq's pricing infrastructure, and partnering with Account Management, Sales, and Product teams to support revenue growth. The ideal candidate is analytically rigorous, commercially astute, and thrives in the fast-paced environment of a digital freight platform.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Procurement Ticketing & Deal Desk – Solutioning
Own the Procurement inbox - manage and resolve inbound pricing and procurement tickets from internal stakeholders (AM, AE, Operations).



Support the Deal Desk by solutioning competitive freight rates for customized or complex customer requirements. Structure multi-modal, multi-lane solutions that align with customer SLAs and Silq's margin targets. Collaborate with Account Management and Sales to respond to time-sensitive pricing requests accurately and at pace. 2. Rate Negotiation – Bids & One-Off Requests
Lead rate negotiation with Agents & Carriers for both bid submissions and spot/ad-hoc requests. Develop and execute negotiation strategies that secure competitive rates while preserving long-term vendor relationships. Manage bid calendars and ensure timely submission of responses to RFQs. Maintain a structured rate repository and ensure all agreed rates are accurately reflected in Silq App. 3. Rate Analysis & Market Intelligence
Publish weekly rate analysis reports covering key trade lanes - Ocean (FCL/LCL) and Air - for AM, AE and Marketing teams. Monitor market trends including carrier

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