Global Air Freight Pricing & Procurement Leader

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a global logistics and supply chain solutions provider, seeks an Air Freight Pricing & Procurement Manager to join the Commercial team in Singapore. You will develop pricing strategies for ad-hoc quotations, contracts, and long-term customer agreements, while sourcing competitive rates from carriers and partners.

The role requires 8+ years in air freight pricing or related functions, with strong negotiation, tender management, and proficiency in Excel and logistics systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 8+ years of experience in air freight pricing, procurement, carrier management, or commercial functions within the logistics industry.
• Familiarity with airline pricing structures, freight costing methodologies, and international air cargo operations.
• Experience handling tenders, customer RFQs, and contract pricing activities, familiar with global air freight market trends, carrier networks, and capacity management practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and freight forwarding or logistics management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage air freight pricing strategies for ad-hoc quotations, contract rates, and long-term customer agreements.
• Source and procure competitive air freight rates from carriers and business partners to support commercial objectives.
• Negotiate freight rates, space commitments, and service agreements with airlines and logistics partners.
• Evaluate costing structures and pricing models to enhance profitability and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Support business growth initiatives by providing market-competitive pricing solutions for new and existing customers.
• Lead and coordinate tender submissions, pricing exercises, and customer quotation requests.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to formulate pricing proposals that strengthen customer acquisition and retention efforts.
• Monitor market developments, carrier capacity movements, and freight rate fluctuations to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Conduct market benchmarking and competitor analysis to maintain pricing competitiveness.
• Manage relationships with airlines, strategic partners, and service providers to ensure favorable commercial arrangements.
• Review capacity utilization and shipment allocations to optimize operational efficiency and cost performance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across operations, commercial, and overseas offices to align pricing strategies and execution plans.
• Maintain pricing records, rate databases, and commercial documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Provide support in resolving pricing-related issues, capacity constraints, and customer escalations when required.

Skills

Air freight pricing

Procurement

Carrier management

Tender management

RFQ handling

Contract pricing

Excel

Logistics systems

Education

Logistics / Supply Chain degree

Tools

Freight forwarding systems

Logistics management systems

Job description

Our client, a global logistics and supply chain solutions provider, seeks an Air Freight Pricing & Procurement Manager to join the Commercial team in Singapore. You will develop pricing strategies for ad-hoc quotations, contracts, and long-term customer agreements, while sourcing competitive rates from carriers and partners.

The role requires 8+ years in air freight pricing or related functions, with strong negotiation, tender management, and proficiency in Excel and logistics systems.