FCL Procurement & Pricing Manager

• Manage FCL procurement activities for the deugro network in the assigned country/countries
• Understand and qualify requirements for spot business, working with container shipping lines/NVOCCs to secure the best solutions
• Support long-term bids/RFQs with complete and accurate responses, along with market insights and commercial strategy
• Manage operational and post-shipment escalations, including space, equipment, booking releases, free time requests/waivers/discounts, and invoicing/billing discrepancies
• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and head offices of carriers to facilitate better buying and support.
• Develop FAK rate contracts with carriers to support the growth of FCL volumes throughout the network
• Oversee the team's enquiry requests and escalations to ensure timely responses
• Collaborate with other regional FCL members and local country pricing teams to ensure smooth workflow
• Maintain visibility and control for all spot and tender inquiries for the designated region
• Report on KPI performance measures

• At least 5-8 years of experience in ocean freight procurement for a freight forwarding company or a shipping line
• Strong technical and market knowledge, as well as industry insights
• Knowledge for OOG and Break Bulk pricing and operations is a must
• Ability to manage and motivate teams as a subject matter expert
• Self-motivated, with a solutions-oriented mindset and technical and commercial out-of-the-box thinking
• Previous working knowledge of cargowise and cargosphere is highly desired
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written

Randstad