Procurement Manager – Southeast Asia (Ocean Freight)

Agile Beyond Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 1 day per week

Company equipment

HMO coverage

13th-month pay

Job summary

Agile Beyond Inc. is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for Southeast Asia (Ocean Freight) to drive SEA freight procurement and secure competitive rates for intra-Asia and global exports.

The role emphasizes carrier support, rate management, and cost-effective solutions across multiple lanes. You will collaborate with SEA offices, overseas agents, and a Philippines-based BPO team while coordinating with the Hong Kong team on Europe and Transpacific lanes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ocean freight procurement with carrier contacts in SEA.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of FCL, FAK, NAC, and spot rates.
• Understanding of Southeast Asian trade patterns and market dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple lanes and respond quickly to rate inquiries.
• Experience working with BPO/back-office teams and rate management systems.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently across countries.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate competitive ocean freight rates with carriers, NVOCCs, and co-loaders.
• Manage rate inquiries and provide fast turnaround for SEA offices, clients, overseas agents, and group companies.
• Build and maintain relationships with ocean carriers across Southeast Asia.
• Monitor freight rates, capacity, and market trends to support procurement decisions.
• Coordinate with the Hong Kong procurement team on Europe and Transpacific trade lanes.
• Collaborate with the Philippines-based BPO team to maintain accurate rates and data.
• Support volume consolidation, carrier allocation, and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Ocean freight procurement

Carrier negotiations

SEA trade knowledge

Rate management systems

Multiple lanes management

Multinational collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

Rate management platforms

Job description

About the role

An experienced Procurement Manager – Southeast Asia (Ocean Freight) to drive ocean freight procurement across Southeast Asia. The role focuses on securing competitive rates, carrier support, and cost-effective solutions for Intra-Asia and export lanes from Southeast Asia to worldwide destinations.

Benefits

• WFH - ONLY 1 DAY office reporting per week

• Company-provided equipment

• HMO coverage

• 13th-month pay

About you

• 5+ years of experience in ocean freight procurement with established carrier contacts across Southeast Asia.

• Strong negotiation skills and solid knowledge of FCL, FAK, NAC, and spot rates.

• Good understanding of Southeast Asian trade patterns and market dynamics.

• Able to manage multiple lanes and respond quickly to rate inquiries.

• Comfortable working with BPO/back-office teams and rate management systems.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a multi-country environment.

Key responsibilities

• Source and negotiate competitive ocean freight rates with carriers, NVOCCs, and co-loaders.

• Manage rate inquiries and provide fast turnaround for SEA offices, clients, overseas agents, and group companies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers and co-loaders across Southeast Asia.

• Monitor freight rates, capacity, and market trends to support procurement decisions.

• Coordinate with the Hong Kong procurement team on Europe and Transpacific trade lanes.

• Work closely with the Philippines-based BPO team to maintain accurate rates and procurement data.

• Support volume consolidation, carrier allocation, and cost-saving initiatives.