Sea Freight Procurement Manager

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

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• WFH - only 1 day office reporting per week
• Company-provided equipment
• HMO coverage
• 13th-month pay