Ocean Procurement Manager

Morgan McKinley; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Ocean Procurement professional to lead negotiations with shipping lines and develop robust trade lane strategies. You will manage space allocation, support global tenders, and analyze market trends to drive procurement decisions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to influence business growth within a leading global logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in ocean procurement or freight forwarder roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field.
• Proven track record in ocean freight negotiations and maintaining carrier relationships.
• Strong space management and capacity planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate ocean freight with shipping lines for competitive rates, service contracts and volume agreements.
• Develop and implement trade lane strategies and support Product and Trade Development initiatives.
• Manage space allocation to ensure reliable carrier capacity.
• Support pricing and sales teams on tenders and long-term ocean business.
• Analyze market trends and carrier performance to guide procurement decisions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Maritime, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global logistics provider and be part of the team to handle ocean procurement activities. In this role, you will leverage your specialized expertise to implement trade strategies, manage operations, and influence overall business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle ocean freight negotiations with shipping lines to secure competitive rates, service contracts, and volume agreements
• Develop and implement comprehensive trade lane strategies while driving broader Product and Trade Development initiatives
• Execute space and allocation management to ensure reliable carrier capacity
• Actively support pricing and sales teams on global tenders and the acquisition of long-term ocean business
• Analyze regional market trends, seasonal fluctuations, and carrier performance to guide strategic procurement decisions

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the freight forwarding industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Maritime, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record in ocean freight negotiations and maintaining strong relationships with shipping lines.
• Hands-on expertise in space management and carrier capacity planning.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.