Airfreight Carrier Strategy & Procurement Lead

ConnectedGroup Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup Limited, a leading international logistics provider, seeks an experienced Airfreight Manager to drive carrier procurement, pricing strategies, and airline partnerships across the region, including Hong Kong and Greater China.

You will build airline, GSA, and co-loader networks, source capacity, and lead rate negotiations while optimizing yield and profitability through market analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in freight forwarding, ideally air freight procurement or carrier management
• Strong network with airlines, GSAs, and co-loaders
• Experience in capacity sourcing, commercial negotiation, and pricing strategy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with airlines, GSAs, and co-loaders
• Source and secure air freight capacity to support business growth and customer requirements
• Lead carrier negotiations on rates, space allocations, and commercial agreements
• Monitor market trends, capacity, and pricing to develop competitive procurement strategies
• Manage yield performance and optimize profitability through market analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth operational execution and service delivery
• Prepare business reports, market intelligence, and commercial analysis for management review
• Support strategic projects and continuous business improvement initiatives

Skills

Airfreight procurement

Pricing strategy

Carrier management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English

Cantonese

Mandarin

Multilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business

Job description

ConnectedGroup Limited, a leading international logistics provider, seeks an experienced Airfreight Manager to drive carrier procurement, pricing strategies, and airline partnerships across the region, including Hong Kong and Greater China.

You will build airline, GSA, and co-loader networks, source capacity, and lead rate negotiations while optimizing yield and profitability through market analysis and cross-functional collaboration.