Carrier Procurement and Network Design Manager

Matchbox; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

$500 learning and development budget

Office benefits and snacks

Job summary

Ofload is seeking a Carrier Procurement and Network Design Manager to join on-site in Sydney. You will develop commercially viable transport solutions, build competitive pricing for tenders, and negotiate with carriers to balance service, cost, and profitability.

You’ll work across Commercial, Operations and Pricing to deliver scalable, profitable revenue growth. The role requires strong experience in transport pricing, procurement or carrier management, deep market knowledge of FMCG carriers,

Qualifications

• Strong experience in transport pricing, procurement or carrier management.
• Deep understanding of the carrier market and network capacity.
• Commercially minded with focus on margin and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop transport solutions balancing customer requirements with service and commercial outcomes.
• Build accurate, competitive pricing for tenders and opportunities.
• Translate requirements into practical transport solutions; negotiate with carriers.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations and Pricing to deliver outcomes and growth.
• Maintain accuracy, rigour and attention to detail across opportunities.

Skills

Transport pricing

Procurement

Carrier management

Excel

Negotiation

Job description

# Carrier Procurement and Network Design ManagerOfloadOn-site • Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFull-time## Role OverviewAbout Ofload and Our MissionFreightTech is one of the most exciting spaces to be in right now, with the opportunity to transform one of the largest industries. Freight in Australia is a $76 billion market, yet it is analogue and has many inefficiencies: 30% of the time, trucks drive empty. Networks lack transparency, data flows are fragmented, and smaller transport operators face barriers to competing with the big players.At Ofload, we’re changing how the freight industry operates and bringing it into the digital world. We leverage technology, data, and strategic partnerships to connect a growing roster of blue-chip customers with smaller, highly efficient transport operators. By reducing empty truck miles, improving visibility, and optimising supply chains, we’re driving smarter, greener, and more efficient operations that benefit businesses and the environment. As a certified B Corp, we're held to the highest standards of social and environmental performance — and we actively work to keep earning that certification, every three years.This is more than just logistics - it’s FreightTech: a tech-powered transformation of an industry that is the backbone of the economy and touches everyone’s lives.Why Join Ofload?Joining Ofload means being part of a high-growth scaleup. It means working alongside motivated, ambitious individuals who are passionate about disrupting the status quo and making a real impact. Our team thrives on challenges, values direct and honest feedback, and is committed to growing together.We’ve raised over $100M in funding from some of the world's top investors—backers of companies like Canva, Revolut, and HelloFresh. Along the way, we’ve been recognised for our innovation and culture:* Ranked #1: Deloitte Climate and Sustainability Award 2024 for our pioneering Carbon Analytics Platform* Ranked #2: AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 in Transport and Construction* Recognised in AFR BOSS Fast100 List 2025 with second highest revenue* Recognised in Deloitte Fast50 3 consecutive years* Recognised in AFR FastStarters 3 consecutive yearsAt Ofload, we combine the agility of a tech startup with the impact of tackling a massive, real-world problem. If you’re ready to be part of an ambitious team reshaping the freight future, we want to hear from you.The roleThis role is an integral part of the carrier side of the business, responsible for developing commercially viable, customer-focused transport solutions that balance service, cost and profitability.You’ll work across Commercial, Operations and Pricing to turn customer requirements into practical solutions and deliver accurate, competitive outcomes. Using your carrier market knowledge, relationships and understanding of network capacity, you’ll identify the right transport options, negotiate competitive outcomes and ensure solutions are operationally sound and scalable.What you’ll do* Develop transport solutions that balance customer requirements, service and commercial outcomes* Build accurate, competitive pricing for tenders and customer opportunities* Translate customer and commercial requirements into practical transport solutions* Use carrier relationships, market knowledge and network capacity to identify the right transport options* Understand carrier capability, network coverage, lane economics, cost drivers and market dynamics* Negotiate with carriers to achieve competitive outcomes* Support new business, tenders and existing customer opportunities at pace* Ensure solutions are operationally viable, commercially sound and scalable* Work closely with Commercial, Operations and Pricing to deliver outcomes and support sustainable, profitable revenue growth* Manage multiple opportunities while maintaining accuracy, rigour and attention to detailAbout you* Strong experience in transport pricing, procurement or carrier management* Deep understanding of the carrier market, ideally across FMCG* Strong carrier relationships and understanding of network capacity* Strong understanding of transport pricing, lane economics and cost drivers* Commercially minded, with strong judgement and an understanding of margin and profitability* Confident using Excel and pricing data to analyse information and make sound decisions* Strong negotiation skills* Practical and solutions-focused, with the ability to turn customer requirements into solutions that work operationally* Comfortable working at pace, managing competing priorities and navigating ambiguity* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through* Comfortable working across Commercial, Operations and Pricing* Able to balance pace with rigour and commercial judgement with practical executionAt Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we’d encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.More than a job! We look after you through* Flexibility and Wellbeing: Balance your life with hybrid work arrangements, including remote work options and additional leave for volunteering, celebrations, and personal milestones.* Empowerment and Growth: access to a $500 learning and development budget to put towards your professional growth, in-house workshops & Lunch & Learns; and* Our annual Summer Camp offsiteOffice Benefits* Weekly catered breakfast, monthly team lunch and a number of delicious snacks* Morning brew of your choice at our local cafe* Quarterly celebrations and team events;* Table tennis, board games and an office library## The Team You'll JoinSupply Chain - Commercial