Ocean Freight Procurement Manager

Ocean Freight Procurement Manager

A leading freight forwarder is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Manager to oversee ocean freight challenges in a dynamic environment. This position is crucial for defining and recommending strategies for the best ocean freight business practices to foster growth and profitability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Keep commercial/sales and operational teams informed on market developments to align ocean freight business practices with industry trends.
• Work closely with ocean export and import teams at various locations, providing expertise in space allocation management, pricing, and ocean product knowledge.
• Provide support for accounts within Shared Ocean Solutions programs, handling contract administration and operational support issues.
• Maintain records of service contract amendments and terms/conditions within the internal Rate Management system.
• Monitor cargo volumes in line with corporate ocean carrier strategy, ensuring MQC commitments are met.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with ocean carrier partners to negotiate the best buying conditions, ensuring profitable growth on multiple ocean trade lanes.
• Offer pricing rationale and guidance to Tender Management teams for multi-national/multi-trade RFQ’s.
• Negotiate favorable contract rates and terms with ocean carriers for both long-term fixed and spot businesses across all ocean trades.
• Contribute to Corporate, Regional, and Country Ocean freight projects and initiatives as required.
• Develop objectives and recommendations to enhance growth and profitability in various ocean trade lanes.

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of Ocean Freight
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and achieve goals as part of a team.
• Strong Excel skills and project management experience.