Global Air Freight Procurement Leader

ACS Performance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Performance in West Drayton is seeking a Group Air Freight Procurement Manager to lead the development and execution of a global air freight procurement and carrier strategy for a leading international logistics business in aviation and aerospace.

The role requires 10+ years in air freight procurement, extensive carrier negotiations, and a track record of delivering cost reductions while ensuring service reliability and capacity security across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in air freight procurement or related.
• 5+ years in a senior procurement or carrier management role with multi-regional scope.
• Proven experience negotiating airline rates, capacity agreements, allocations, rebates and strategic commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of international air freight markets, airline networks, trade lanes and pricing structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global air freight procurement strategy aligned with commercial and operational objectives.
• Establish and manage a preferred carrier network across key international trade lanes.
• Consolidate global purchasing volumes to strengthen negotiating power and improve commercial terms.
• Introduce consistent procurement processes, governance and best practices across international locations.
• Lead negotiations covering freight rates, capacity allocations, rebates and service agreements.
• Monitor carrier performance and maintain alternative solutions to minimise operational disruption.
• Provide procurement expertise for major customer tenders, RFQs and new business opportunities.
• Review tender performance to ensure commercial commitments and profitability targets are achieved.

Skills

Air freight procurement

Carrier management

Airline rate negotiation

Global markets knowledge

Job description

ACS Performance in West Drayton is seeking a Group Air Freight Procurement Manager to lead the development and execution of a global air freight procurement and carrier strategy for a leading international logistics business in aviation and aerospace.

The role requires 10+ years in air freight procurement, extensive carrier negotiations, and a track record of delivering cost reductions while ensuring service reliability and capacity security across multiple regions.