Head, Linehaul Procurement, Amazon India Operations

Amazon is hiring a Head, Linehaul Procurement, Amazon India Operations in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include procurement, vendor management and negotiation.
Level classifies it as an executive role.
Level lists 21,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Lead the end-to-end linehaul procurement strategy, carrier sourcing, and vendor management for Amazon Freight India.

procurementvendor-managementnegotiationsupply-chainlogistics

Amazon Freight India is seeking an experienced Linehaul Procurement Head to own the end-to-end procurement strategy for our linehaul transportation network across India. This is a high-impact leadership role where-in leader will own trucking/rail supply cost for countries one of the largest express parcel network. The incumbent will serve as the single-threaded leader for carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, vendor management, and capacity planning — ensuring Amazon’s linehaul network is cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable.
This role requires a seasoned procurement leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, navigate complex internal and external stakeholder landscapes, and drive measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in transportation procurement, a strong commercial orientation, and a proven track record of leading large teams and managing large-scale vendor relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Key job responsibilities
• Procurement Strategy: Define and execute the end-to-end linehaul procurement strategy across all lanes, modes, and contract types. Develop strategies aligned with network design, cost targets, and capacity requirements.
• Carrier Sourcing & Rate Negotiations: Lead large-scale carrier sourcing events (RFQs, reverse auctions, spot negotiations) and negotiate multi-year and seasonal contracts. Drive competitive rate structures while ensuring service quality and reliability.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and mentor team of procurement professionals. Set clear goals, drive a high-performance culture, and invest in the career development of team members. Raise the bar on talent through structured hiring.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary procurement interface for internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Legal, Network Planning) and external stakeholders (carriers, fleet owners, OEMs, industry bodies). Build trust and alignment across a complex stakeholder matrix.
• Cost Optimization & Should-Cost Modeling: Develop and maintain should-cost models incorporating fuel indices, toll structures, driver costs, fleet utilization, and market dynamics. Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives beyond rate negotiation (e.g., payload optimization, backhaul utilization, fleet mix optimization).
• Capacity Planning & Assurance: Partner with Operations and Network Planning to forecast capacity requirements. Build a resilient carrier base that can absorb demand variability during peak events (e.g., Prime Day, Diwali) and seasonal surges.
• Contract Governance & Compliance: Own the contract lifecycle — from drafting and negotiation through execution and renewal. Ensure all contracts are compliant with Amazon policies, Indian transportation regulations, and GST/E-way bill requirements.
• Market Intelligence: Maintain deep awareness of the Indian trucking and freight market — rate trends, diesel price movements, regulatory changes, competitive benchmarks, and emerging disruptors. Translate market insights into procurement strategies.
• Technology & Automation: Champion the adoption of procurement technology, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Partner with Tech teams to build tools for rate benchmarking, carrier scoring, and contract management. Leverage AI/GenAI tools to improve procurement workflows and negotiation outcomes.
• Executive Reporting & Communication: Author strategic procurement narratives, business reviews, and leadership updates. Present recommendations to senior leadership (Director+) and drive consensus on sourcing strategies.

About the team
The Linehaul Procurement team sits within Amazon India and is responsible for sourcing, contracting, and managing one of the largest transportation spend categories in the India supply chain. The team partners closely with Operations, Network Planning, Finance, Legal, and external carrier partners to ensure that Amazon’s middle-mile linehaul network delivers the right capacity at the right cost, every day.
We move thousands of loads daily across India’s highway network, working with a diverse ecosystem of fleet owners, transport aggregators, and OEM-backed carriers. Our mission is to build a world-class procurement function that drives cost leadership, operational resilience, and carrier partnership excellence — all at a scale that directly impacts Amazon’s ability to deliver for customers.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
- Experience with high-level negotiation and successful internal and external relationship management
- 4+ years of business or financial analysis, product costing, procurement, or a quantitative role experience
- Experience working with cross-functional teams across business development, marketing, operations, product development, legal, etc.

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in transportation operations and industry knowledge
- Knowledge of analytics & statistical tools such as SAS, PowerBI, SQL & ETL DW concepts

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

How we rate this

Head, Linehaul Procurement, Amazon India Operations at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Head, Linehaul Procurement, Amazon India Operations is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in IN, KA, Bengaluru.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

ProcurementVendor ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainLogistics

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where procurement was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where vendor management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where negotiation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where logistics was part of your work. What did you do?

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Procurement, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain, and Logistics. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

Want an expert to read your CV for this job?

Free. Send your CV and the role you want next. We reply by email within 2 to 4 business days.

Get a free CV review Get your CV rewritten Check your resume with the ATS resume checker