Manager, Ocean Procurement
Core
Manage ocean carrier procurement and rate strategy for the Transpacific-Eastbound (TPEB) trade lane to support Flexport's global shipping services.
Role type
Manager, Ocean Procurement
Builds
Scalable procurement operating rhythms, tools, and carrier partnerships for the TPEB trade.
Domain
Global logistics / Ocean freight / Supply chain
Required skills
Ocean procurement, carrier relationship management, rate negotiation, RFP strategy, contract analysis, market intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, regional/international travel
Preferred skills
People management, process building from ground-up, compliance mindset
Technologies
Internal contract tools for cost and pricing management
Responsibilities
Drive ocean carrier procurement and carrier development for TPEB; coordinate and negotiate procurement activities (annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly); lead rate setting and strategy for RFP season; work with commercial teams to win new business; educate the organization on carrier and tradelane intelligence; lead cross-team meetings; execute trade strategy with colleagues in Asia; handle escalations in Asia and the U.S.