Regional Airfreight Procurement Lead – SEA & Oceania

KLN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

KLN Logistics Management (Asia) PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Senior Airfreight Procurement lead to drive regional carrier sourcing and strategic procurement across South and Southeast Asia and Oceania.

You will manage RFQs, negotiate rates and contracts, and align procurement with business objectives while ensuring governance and cost efficiency. The role requires a deep understanding of airfreight markets, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Aviation or related field.
• 10+ years of airfreight procurement or aviation commercial experience.
• Proven airline negotiations, carrier sourcing and RFQ management.
• Strong understanding of airfreight market dynamics and pricing.
• Track record in cost optimisation and supplier management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with procurement reporting tools and dashboards.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.
• Fluent in English; additional regional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional airfreight procurement strategies across SE Asia and Oceania.
• Build and maintain relationships with airlines, GSAs and carrier partners.
• Lead RFQs, negotiations and annual rate reviews.
• Secure competitive rates, space commitments and capacity allocations.
• Negotiate long-term agreements such as BSA and CPA.
• Monitor market developments, pricing, and airline networks.
• Analyse capacity supply and demand to refine procurement tactics.
• Develop contingency plans for peak seasons and disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and performance targets.
• Collaborate with country teams on budgeting and global procurement initiatives.

Skills

Airfreight procurement

Carrier negotiations

RFQ management

Contract management

Pricing strategy

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Regional travel readiness

Data analysis tools

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Job description

KLN Logistics Management (Asia) PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Senior Airfreight Procurement lead to drive regional carrier sourcing and strategic procurement across South and Southeast Asia and Oceania.

You will manage RFQs, negotiate rates and contracts, and align procurement with business objectives while ensuring governance and cost efficiency. The role requires a deep understanding of airfreight markets, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and willingness to travel regionally.