Regional Airfreight Procurement Lead, SE Asia & Oceania

KLN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (ASIA) PTE. LTD. is seeking a senior regional airfreight procurement lead to develop and implement procurement strategies across South and Southeast Asia and Oceania.

You will establish relationships with airlines, GSAs and carrier partners and lead RFQs, contract negotiations and annual rate reviews. The role requires 10+ years in airfreight procurement or aviation commercial functions, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Aviation Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in airfreight procurement or aviation commercial roles.
• Proven experience in airline negotiations, carrier sourcing and RFQs.
• Strong understanding of air cargo market dynamics, pricing, capacity and networks.
• Track record in cost optimisation and supplier management for competitive rates and capacity.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional airfreight procurement strategies across South and Southeast Asia and Oceania.
• Lead RFQs, contract negotiations and annual rate reviews.
• Monitor market developments and propose procurement strategies.
• Develop carrier scorecards and KPIs to monitor performance.
• Collaborate with international teams on budgeting and regional initiatives.
• Ensure procurement governance and supplier contracts are followed.
• Support major tenders with competitive carrier solutions.

Skills

Airfreight procurement

Carrier negotiations

RFQ management

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Aviation Management or related discipline

Tools

Procurement reporting tools

Performance dashboards

Job description

KLN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (ASIA) PTE. LTD. is seeking a senior regional airfreight procurement lead to develop and implement procurement strategies across South and Southeast Asia and Oceania.

You will establish relationships with airlines, GSAs and carrier partners and lead RFQs, contract negotiations and annual rate reviews. The role requires 10+ years in airfreight procurement or aviation commercial functions, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to travel regionally.