Ocean Procurement Manager

You will be working with JAS, an international supply chain services and solutions company that offers a wide range of services including air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, and truckload brokerage. Your role will involve strategically developing and managing carrier relations for ocean services based on global and local guidelines. Your primary responsibilities will include driving new business growth for JAS through strategic pricing and procurement solutions, negotiating and managing trades, providing market information, and coaching sales and operations teams on ocean products. You will also support all branches in increasing volumes and market share, participate in setting ICP areas with sales channels, and act as a facilitator for all procurement activities. As part of your duties, you will organize and manage allocations with various carriers, establish and execute procurement strategies for exports and imports, and communicate these strategies to branches and the commercial organization. You will analyze and manage KPIs to drive efficiencies, reduce operating costs, and select optimal carrier partners at competitive market rates. Additionally, you will contribute procurement information to the budget process, assist branches in providing input, guide and develop regional and local procurement colleagues, and ensure timely response to all inquiries. You will also manage special projects, provide guidance to commercial channels and customer service teams, and act as a Corporate Sponsor for Key Client Relationships when required. Your role will involve supervisory responsibilities to manage the Procurement Team effectively. You should be able to perform the essential duties of the position without posing a threat to health or safety, interact positively with colleagues and supervisors, and adhere to company policies and procedures. Please note that the responsibilities associated with this position may evolve over time based on the company's business needs. Your duties may vary, and you may be required to take on additional responsibilities beyond those outlined above. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.,