Procurement Manager-Ocean at C.H. Robinson

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ocean Procurement, Freight Rate Negotiation, Carrier Relationship Management, Market Trend Analysis, Contract Management, Space Allocation Management, RFQ Management, Benchmarking, Analytical Skills, Presentation Skills, Change Management, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office Suite, Communication Skills, Multi-tasking, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

C.H. Robinson is seeking an Ocean Procurement Manager to join our Global Forwarding division. In the role, you will coordinate with various teams to support ocean freight services and products, ensuring they meet customer needs. This role involves working alongside a team to liaise with ocean carriers for procuring rates and space for specific trade lanes. You will analyze market trends, prepare reports, and participate in customer presentations to help grow the business. At C.H. Robinson, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving success. In this role, you will work on-site with your peers five days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions. Experience the full benefits of teamwork and immediate collaboration in a vibrant and engaging workplace. Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following: Strategically oversee and manage expectations and relationships with both internal and external customers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Document scope, communications, and expectations comprehensively, providing clear and actionable insights. Work closely with senior leadership, including the Manager of Procurement and key customer stakeholders, to drive success. Provide strategic support to other departments, particularly sales and account management, to enhance overall organizational performance. Conduct advanced benchmarking activities to support and exceed goals, leveraging industry best practices. Maintain and expand a robust internal network of relationships, particularly with subject matter experts, to drive innovation and excellence. Continuously evolve and enhance group methodologies, tools, techniques, infrastructure, and presentations to stay ahead of industry trends. Ocean Freight Management: Collaborate with commercial teams across regions to support the agreed ocean freight business plan Secure competitive freight rates and ensure sufficient weekly/monthly space on required lanes. Build and maintain relationships with key contacts within shipping lines. Oversee rate contract management and filing processes. Audit BPO team to ensure they do accurate filing of rates into the freight contract management system. Manage weekly/monthly space allocations with shipping lines. Serve as the primary liaison between the company and shipping lines to resolve service issues. Act as the subject matter expert for ocean freight products, supporting commercial teams and participating in joint calls with key accounts. Collaborate with commercial teams to achieve specific volume and AGP targets. Support in regional RFQ teams with buying and sell rates for bids Managing shipping line contract period/annual volume commitments Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements Required Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Minimum 6 years of previous ocean procurement or transportation experience Ability to work flexible schedule on occasion, some night and weekend hours may be required Ability to travel up to 5% (domestically and/or internationally)/Expected travel for 2 events per year Preferred Qualifications: Preferred: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs Strong negotiation skills Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to speak language, eg. Chinese in Asia. Demonstrated evidence of documentation skill Excellent formal and informal presentation skills Embrace teamwork and a team environment Significant experience communicating to C, V and D level customer roles Facilitate meetings with internal and external C, V and D level roles Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and expertise Demonstrated change management experience Demonstrated quality review experience o Commitment to personal development Demonstrated significant analytical skills Six Sigma, CSCP and process improvement experience Ability to multi-task Values a diverse and inclusive work environment Equal Opportunity C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. Your Health, Wealth and Self Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide additional company benefits plan that matter to you most, including life and medical insurance/ Critical illness, accident death and disability Insurance, Paid time off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Holiday Allowance and among others, the opportunity to prosper in a Fortune 500 company. Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson? C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.

Responsibilities

Strategically manage ocean freight procurement by securing competitive rates and space allocations from shipping lines. Act as a subject matter expert to support commercial teams and ensure alignment with organizational volume and profit targets.