Logistics Procurement Executive (Freight Management)

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented logistics professional to support global freight procurement and transportation management across ocean, air, and land logistics. You will analyze freight costs, build BI dashboards, and collaborate with internal teams and providers to optimize spend and performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, market analysis, and continuous improvement in a regional/global environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, international shipping, logistics procurement, or transportation management.
• Strong knowledge of ocean, air, and land freight operations.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with Power BI, dashboards and data visualization for freight costs and KPIs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across internal teams and logistics providers.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Freight procurement across ocean, air, and land transport with strategic sourcing.
• Tender exercises, RFQs, rate evaluations, and contract reviews with service providers.
• Prepare and analyze freight volumes, costs, KPIs, and operational reports.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Excel models for procurement decisions.
• Monitor freight market trends, indices, fuel surcharges, and industry developments.
• Coordinate with internal teams, carriers, forwarders, and logistics partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical logistics professional to support global freight procurement and transportation management across ocean, air, and land logistics. This role is responsible for managing freight sourcing activities, conducting market and cost analysis, monitoring logistics performance, and supporting strategic procurement initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders, carriers, and logistics service providers, you will leverage data, reporting tools, and market insights to drive informed decision-making, optimize freight spend, and enhance supply chain efficiency. Experience in freight forwarding, shipping, transportation procurement, or logistics analytics will be highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced freight forwarding, shipping, or logistics professionals seeking to leverage their expertise in freight procurement, market analysis, and data-driven logistics management within a regional or global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Freight Procurement & Sourcing: Manage freight procurement activities across ocean (FCL/LCL), air, and land transportation while supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Tender & Contract Management: Support RFQs, tender exercises, rate evaluations, contract reviews, and coordination with logistics service providers and carriers.
• Logistics Performance Reporting: Prepare and analyze freight volumes, costs, KPIs, and operational performance reports for business stakeholders and management.
• Freight Analytics & Business Intelligence: Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, Excel models, and reporting tools to drive data-driven procurement decisions.
• Market Intelligence & Freight Research: Monitor freight market trends, shipping indices, rate movements, fuel surcharges, and industry developments to support commercial decision-making.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, carriers, forwarders, and logistics partners to resolve issues and ensure seamless freight operations.
• Process Improvement & Digitalization: Support automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, procurement visibility, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, international shipping, logistics procurement, or transportation management.
• Strong knowledge of ocean, air, and land freight operations.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel proficiency and experience leveraging Power BI, dashboards, and data visualization tools to analyze freight costs, KPIs, operational performance, and market trends for data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across internal teams and logistics service providers.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.