Manager, Ocean Procurement

At Flexport we believe global trade can move the human race forward. Thats why its our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. Were shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today companies of all sizesfrom emerging brands to Fortune 500suse Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business society and the environment Come join us.

The Ocean team at Flexport works globally to make sure all business moves smoothly and our ocean product is the best it can be for our clients. Our Ocean Procurement Team is essential to winning new business supporting all current business and building out the future of Flexports ocean services.

As a Procurement Manager youll be an integral part of helping achieve Flexports growth goals. Its a face-paced and integral position for both winning new business and supporting our current book of business. This role is focused on the Transpacific-Eastbound (TPEB) trade. A successful procurement manager will need to communicate market developments and strategy to a broad range of colleagues negotiate freight rates be willing and able to dig into the weeds of pricing / contract nuances manage carrier relationships and represent Flexport commercially.

• Drive all things ocean carrier procurement for TPEB and take direct responsibility for carrier development and partnership on the respective trade demonstrating Flexports competitive advantages
• Coordinate and negotiate annual quarterly monthly and weekly procurement activities
• Build scalable procurement operating rhythms and tools including working directly with internal contract tools for cost and pricing management
• Lead rate setting and strategy for RFP season on the trade
• Work closely with commercial Ocean and demand teams to win new business and execute for current book of business
• Educate and enable the broader Flexport organization with carrier and tradelane intelligence to foster better decision making client engagement and growing the trade
• Lead regular cross team meetings
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Asia to execute trade strategy and fulfillment
• Dive into escalations both in Asia and in the U.S. to keep our business moving

• 7 years of prior Ocean procurement experience at a top freight forwarder or trade experience at a carrier or 7 years of supply chain experience and a BA/BS Degree;
• Strategic vision and continuous desire to improveget into the weeds and build process from ground-up when needed
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Desire to build / scale ocean business
• Ability to travel regionally and internationally
• People management experience desired (but not required)
• A compliance first attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.