Ocean Procurement Manager
Core
Strategically develop and manage carrier relations for ocean freight services (import/export), negotiating rates and driving procurement strategy to reduce operating costs and support global business growth.
Role type
Senior IC Ocean Procurement Manager
Builds
Ocean freight capacity and strategic carrier partnerships for a global supply chain services company
Domain
Logistics / Supply Chain / Ocean Freight
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
carrier relations management, rate negotiation, procurement strategy development, KPI analysis, team management, budget planning, mentoring
Preferred skills
market information analysis, sales channel coordination, special project management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage the Procurement Team; negotiate trades and rates with carriers; establish and execute ocean services procurement strategy; analyze KPIs to drive corporate efficiencies; guide and develop regional and local procurement colleagues; contribute to budget processes; act as corporate sponsor for key client relationships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities