Air Procurement Manager

Apex Logistics International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Logistics International is seeking an experienced Air Procurement professional to join our Singapore team. You will manage airline relationships, negotiate rates and capacity agreements, and drive procurement performance to support business goals.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing procurement strategies, maintaining carrier partnerships, leading rate and contract negotiations, and monitoring market trends to optimize cost and capacity while collaborating with operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/logistics or related field.
• 8–10 years in freight/logistics with at least 5 years in air procurement or carrier management.
• Proven airline negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong network with airlines in Singapore and Asia.
• Excellent English, strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute airline and procurement strategies to support business requirements.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with airline partners and key suppliers.
• Lead negotiations on rates, capacity, service terms with carriers.
• Optimize carrier selection and routing strategies.
• Evaluate carrier performance and drive improvements in service quality and capacity utilization.
• Monitor market conditions and industry trends to inform procurement strategy.
• Collaborate with operations, pricing and product teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Air procurement

Negotiation

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Logistics/Related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Air Procurement professional to join our Singapore team. This role will be responsible for managing airline relationships, negotiating rates and capacity agreements, monitoring market developments, and driving procurement performance to support the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and execute Company’s strategic airline and procurement strategies to support business requirements and enhance market competitiveness.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with airline partners and key suppliers.
• Lead negotiations on rates, capacity commitments, service agreements, and contract terms with carriers.
• Secure competitive capacity solutions and optimize carrier selection and routing strategies
• Evaluate carrier performance and drive continuous improvements in service quality, capacity utilization, operational reliability, and supplier accountability.
• Monitor market conditions, airline capacity developments, and industry trends to formulate procurement strategies and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, capacity enhancement, and supplier performance improvement.
• Provide market intelligence and procurement recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with operations, pricing, and product teams to support business objectives customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding or logistics, including at least 5 years in air procurement, carrier management, or related functions.
• Proven experience in airline negotiations, supplier management, and procurement strategy execution.
• Strong network and established relationship with airlines in Singapore and Asia.
• In-depth understanding of airfreight market dynamics and carrier management practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent command of English; additional Asian language capabilities will be an advantage.