Regional Ocean Freight Procurement Manager

Milkyway International Chemical Supply Chain; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore seeks an experienced Regional Ocean Freight Procurement Manager to support their Freight Forwarding and Tank departments. The role requires over 10 years of logistics experience, a deep understanding of the international transportation market, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will optimize procurement processes and maintain strong relationships with carriers and agents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a logistics company or large international freight forwarder.
• Deep understanding of the international transportation market.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Support the Freight Forwarding department and Tank department for international ocean freight.
• Establish a carrier/agent’s pool and evaluation mechanism.
• Organize regular internal meetings and coordinate communication with business departments.

Skills

Logistics experience

Carrier rate negotiation

Market development

Influencing cross-functional teams

Job description

Regional Ocean Freight Procurement Manager

Milkyway International Chemical Supply Chain – Bugis

Support the Freight Forwarding department and Tank department for international ocean freight, local services in all Asia origin in particular Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Responsible for the Product Planning and Execution.

Establish a carrier/agent’s pool and evaluation mechanism, optimize the procurement and evaluation process.

Carrier & agents’ relationship Management to make sure the responsible region has sufficient support from Carriers and agents.

Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities. Conduct international transportation market research, evaluate market opportunities and trends.

Organize the regular monthly/quarterly internal meetings, and other relevant meetings. Coordinate the communication and liaison with relevant business departments.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a logistics company, or large international freight forwarder, experience of carrier rate negotiation, filling.

Have a deep understanding of the international transportation market, excellent ability of resource integration and market development, and be able to continuously innovate the freight products.

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

With integrity of professional ethics and steady professional quality, recognized JD values.