Regional Airfreight Strategist & Carrier Sourcing Lead

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

Job summary

Wecruit Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a seasoned regional airfreight procurement leader to drive sourcing across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania. You will partner with airlines, GSAs and carrier partners to secure space, negotiate contracts and optimise capacity.

You will lead RFQ exercises, oversee rate reviews, develop governance, and monitor performance with carrier scorecards and dashboards. The role requires travel and a strong track record in procurement strategy and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as specified in the requirements.
• Minimum 10 years in airfreight procurement or related aviation roles.
• Proven airline negotiations and carrier sourcing experience.
• Strong knowledge of air cargo market dynamics and pricing.
• Track record in cost optimisation and capacity management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional airfreight procurement strategies across SE Asia and Oceania.
• Build partnerships with airlines, GSAs and carrier partners.
• Lead regional carrier sourcing, RFQ exercises, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate freight rates, secure space commitments and optimise capacity.
• Manage long-term agreements and CPAs, depending on business needs.
• Monitor market developments, pricing trends and network changes.
• Analyse supply/demand and develop sourcing strategies for major trade lanes.
• Develop contingency procurement and capacity plans for peak seasons.
• Monitor contractual compliance and carrier performance against SLAs.
• Drive initiatives to improve cost efficiency, yield and margins.
• Establish regional procurement governance and best practices.
• Develop carrier scorecards and dashboards to track savings and service levels.
• Conduct reviews with strategic airline partners and drive improvements.
• Support tenders and bids with competitive carrier solutions.
• Coordinate with country teams and Finance on budgeting and regional initiatives.

Skills

Airfreight procurement

Carrier negotiations

RFQ management

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Aviation Management

Job description

Wecruit Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a seasoned regional airfreight procurement leader to drive sourcing across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania. You will partner with airlines, GSAs and carrier partners to secure space, negotiate contracts and optimise capacity.

You will lead RFQ exercises, oversee rate reviews, develop governance, and monitor performance with carrier scorecards and dashboards. The role requires travel and a strong track record in procurement strategy and cost optimisation.