Remote SEA Ocean Freight Procurement Lead

Agile Beyond Inc.; Angeles; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 1 day/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 lead ocean freight sourcing and negotiation across the region.

You will drive cost-effective solutions for intra-Asia and export lanes while coordinating with SEA offices and the Hong Kong team. The role requires 5+ years in ocean freight procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work across multiple SEA countries with BPO teams and rate-management systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ocean freight procurement experience with SEA carrier contacts.
• Strong negotiation skills and 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.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently across countries.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate competitive ocean freight rates with carriers and co-loaders.
• Manage rate inquiries with SEA offices, clients, and overseas agents.
• Build and maintain relationships with ocean carriers across SEA.
• Monitor freight rates, capacity, and market trends to inform procurement.
• Coordinate with the Hong Kong team on Europe and Transpacific lanes.
• Collaborate with Philippines-based BPO team to ensure rate accuracy.

Skills

Ocean freight procurement

Negotiation skills

Multiple lanes management

Rate management systems

BPO/back-office collaboration

Market awareness SEA trade

Strong communication

Tools

Rate management systems

Job description

Agile Beyond Inc. is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for Southeast Asia (Ocean Freight) to lead ocean freight sourcing and negotiation across the region.

You will drive cost-effective solutions for intra-Asia and export lanes while coordinating with SEA offices and the Hong Kong team. The role requires 5+ years in ocean freight procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work across multiple SEA countries with BPO teams and rate-management systems.