Procurement Manager ( Freight Forwarder )

OverviewThe Ocean & Air Procurement Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and supervising the pricing team specialized in international maritime and air freight.

This role manages contract negotiations with ocean carriers (FCL / LCL) and airlines / GSAs, ensures cost accuracy, maintains updated pricing databases, and supports global RFQs / RFIs.

The leader must anticipate market conditions, design competitive strategies, and deliver fast, effective solutions to improve profitability and customer satisfaction, while building long-term strategic relationships with carriers worldwide.Hard SkillsAir freight pricing and negotiation with airlines / GSAsRFQs / RFIs global managementDeep knowledge of Incoterms and international compliance (IATA, FMC, IMO)Freight forwarding industry tools and TMS (CargoWise, WebCargo, INTTRA, etc.)Minimum 7 years in logistics and freight forwarding (at least 6 years in management)Experience leading +10 people structuresKey ResponsibilitiesNegotiate and maintain the most competitive global rates with airlines and ocean carriersIncrease profit margins and quotation success ratio in ocean and air divisionsLead RFQ / RFI processes ensuring compliance and profitabilityAnalyse market trends and historical data to identify cost-saving opportunitiesDevelop and implement pricing innovation tools and strategiesEstablish and follow up KPIs such as : Cost savings % vs. marketFill rate / space utilizationOn-time rate agreements with carriersBuild and maintain strong partnerships with key carriers and global associationsDeliver monthly performance reports to the Operations DirectorEnsure alignment with Sales, Operations, and Quality teamsSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and PurchasingIndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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