Procurement Specialist (Air Freight)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; Vor Ort; MYR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Randstad Malaysia seeks a commercially driven Air Freight Solutions & Procurement Specialist to optimize carrier relationships, design competitive air cargo products, and lead regional procurement initiatives.

You will bridge external aviation partners with internal business development teams, focusing on buy-rate optimization, space allocation, and cost-efficient solutions to strengthen market competitiveness.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of progressive experience in international air freight forwarding or related fields.
• Deep understanding of global air cargo networks and trade lane dynamics.
• Proven expertise in air procurement, supplier negotiations, cost-benefit analysis, and pricing models.
• Strong problem-solving and execution capabilities to navigate disruptions and cross-border logistics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.

Aufgaben

• Procurement & Carrier Strategy: Lead vendor selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management across airlines, GSAs/CSAs, charter companies, trucking partners, and ground handling agents.
• Commercial & Rate Negotiation: Secure competitive freight rates, block space agreements (BSAs), favorable payment terms, and SLAs to maximize gross margins.
• Solution Engineering & Pricing: Design customized air freight products, trade lane routes, and pricing models based on cargo profiles and capacity.
• Sales & RFQ Support: Partner with regional business development teams on tenders, market rate benchmarking, spot pricing, and new projects.
• Operational Oversight & Compliance: Monitor end-to-end air freight execution—from booking to customs clearance—ensuring compliance with civil aviation and trade standards.
• Market Intelligence & Analytics: Track air cargo market trends, capacity shifts, and carrier performance to prepare contingency plans.
• Standards & Enablement: Develop SOPs and provide training to internal sales and operations units.

Kenntnisse

Air freight experience

Market knowledge

Commercial acumen

Operational agility

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor Degree

Jobbeschreibung

about the company

Our client is a well-established, dynamic global shipping and supply chain solutions provider. Recognized for their extensive multimodal logistics network and integrated end-to-end trade capabilities, they deliver tailored freight forwarding, transport, and customs management services to multinational clients worldwide. As part of their strategic growth across international trade lanes, they are seeking a commercially driven Air Freight Solutions & Procurement Specialist to optimize carrier relationships, drive capacity strategy, and design competitive air cargo products.

about the job

In this pivotal role, you will lead regional air freight procurement, supplier management, and trade lane solution design. You will serve as the primary subject matter expert bridging external aviation partners (airlines, GSAs/CSAs, charter operators, ground handlers, customs brokers) and internal business development teams. Your focus will be optimizing buy-rates, securing space allocation, and engineering cost-efficient air freight solutions that enhance overall market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Carrier Strategy: Lead vendor selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management across airlines, GSAs/CSAs, charter companies, trucking partners, and ground handling agents.
• Commercial & Rate Negotiation: Secure competitive freight rates, block space agreements (BSAs), favorable payment terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) to maximize gross margins.
• Solution Engineering & Pricing: Design customized air freight products, trade lane routes, and pricing models based on cargo profiles, capacity availability, transit requirements, and yield targets.
• Sales & RFQ Support: Partner with regional business development teams on complex tenders, market rate benchmarking, spot pricing, and new project implementations.
• Operational Oversight & Compliance: Monitor end-to-end air freight execution—from booking, tracking, and customs clearance to exception management—ensuring full compliance with civil aviation, legal, and trade standards.
• Market Intelligence & Analytics: Track air cargo market trends, airline capacity shifts, trade lane profitability, and carrier service performance to formulate proactive contingency plans.
• Standards & Enablement: Develop operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and deliver market coaching and air product training to internal sales and operations units.

skills & experience required

• Background: 3+ years of progressive experience within international air freight forwarding, airline cargo sales/operations, air charter management, or aviation product development -
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of global air cargo networks, trade lane dynamics, airline space allocation, and established contacts across airlines, GSAs, and ground handlers.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven expertise in air procurement, supplier negotiation, cost-benefit analysis, and spot/contract pricing models.
• Operational Agility: Strong problem-solving and execution capabilities to navigate supply chain disruptions, peak season constraints, and complex cross-border logistics.
• Communication & Drive: Proactive, results-driven professional with excellent stakeholder management, adaptability, and cross-functional coordination skills.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree