Global Ocean Freight Procurement Manager

Flexport; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexport is seeking a Manager for Ocean Freight to lead carrier procurement for assigned tradelanes from our San Francisco office. You will own carrier selection, negotiate allocations, and help shape the global strategy to optimize spend and service levels across regions.

You will guide partnerships with carriers, build scalable procurement processes, and collaborate with Technology to advance next‑gen procurement systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of ocean freight experience or equivalent supply chain leadership.
• Proven ability to develop carrier strategies and optimize spend.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive all ocean carrier procurement for assigned tradelane(s).
• Coordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly allocation procurement activities.
• Help decide global carrier strategy aligned to tradelane goals.
• Develop long-term partnerships with ocean carriers to showcase Flexport’s advantages.
• Drive procurement costs down and provide supply forecasting to meet demand.
• Build scalable procurement rhythms and tools; partner with Tech to develop systems.
• Lead and develop procurement associates; conduct regular cross-team meetings.
• Initiate system and process improvements for the team.
• Educate the organization with carrier and tradelane intelligence for better client engagement.

Skills

Ocean freight procurement

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Flexport is seeking a Manager for Ocean Freight to lead carrier procurement for assigned tradelanes from our San Francisco office. You will own carrier selection, negotiate allocations, and help shape the global strategy to optimize spend and service levels across regions.

You will guide partnerships with carriers, build scalable procurement processes, and collaborate with Technology to advance next‑gen procurement systems.