We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Logistics Procurement Specialist (contractor) specializing in Air Pricing to join our Pricing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for air freight, including sourcing forwarders and airlines, managing RFQs, negotiating competitive rates, and securing strategic capacity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and register new logistics suppliers, including:
- Airlines
- Freight Forwarders
- GSA (General Sales Agents)
- CFS (Container Freight Stations)
- Air Cargo Handling Agents
- Drayage and Intermodal Carriers
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with logistics service providers.
- Conduct supplier capability assessments, performance evaluations, and risk analysis.
- Maintain supplier database and vendor qualification records.
Airline Procurement & Contract Management
- Source and negotiate direct agreements with airlines, including:
- Block Space Agreements (BSA)
- General Sales Agent (GSA) Agreements
- Special Rate Agreements (SPA) where applicable
- Negotiate transportation rates, capacity allocations, service commitments, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
- Coordinate with Legal to review, finalize, and execute transportation agreements.
- Monitor contract compliance, expiration dates, and renewal opportunities.
RFQ/RFP Management
- Develop, issue, and manage RFQ/RFP packages for existing customer accounts and new business opportunities.
- Collect, organize, and validate supplier quotations.
- Coordinate competitive bidding events among multiple logistics providers.
- Ensure RFQ submissions comply with procurement standards and customer requirements.
Pricing & Cost Analysis
- Analyze transportation quotations across multiple cost elements, including:
- Air Freight
- Fuel Surcharge
- Security Charges
- Terminal Handling Charges
- Documentation Fees
- Pick-up & Delivery
- Customs Brokerage
- DG Charges
- Accessorial Charges
- Build financial simulations and cost comparison models.
- Perform landed cost and total logistics cost analysis.
- Conduct market benchmarking for air freight rates, carrier capacity, and transit times.
- Recommend optimal carrier and forwarder selections based on cost, service, and operational performance.
Procurement Strategy
- Develop procurement strategies to improve competitiveness and achieve cost savings.
- Identify sourcing opportunities through market research and industry benchmarking.
- Evaluate market trends, airline capacity, and seasonal pricing fluctuations.
- Support annual procurement initiatives and carrier sourcing events.
Business Development Support
- Partner with Sales to develop competitive logistics solutions for customers.
- Recommend transportation strategies that improve customers' supply chain performance.
- Support implementation of new business opportunities by coordinating with operations and procurement teams.
- Assist in preparing pricing proposals for customer bids and tenders.
Procurement Systems & Reporting
- Administer internal procurement and quotation management systems.
- Maintain sourcing documentation and procurement records.
- Prepare procurement reports, KPI dashboards, and supplier performance metrics.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Sales
- Operations
- Finance
- Legal
- Customer Service
- Global Procurement
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and pricing processes.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Finance preferred).
- 4+ years of experience in freight forwarding, 3PL, or logistics sourcing/operations, with a strict focus on Air Freight.
- Proven, hands-on experience managing RFP/RFQ processes and conducting financial data analysis.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Must be comfortable handling large-scale quotation and cost analysis using complex formulas, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, and Power Query
- Strong problem-solving mindset and sharp negotiation tactics.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional global teams.
Work Adaptability & Travel
- Ability to thrive and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays outside of regularly scheduled business hours when required to meet critical business needs.
- Travel: Willingness to travel up to 20% for business-related needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working directly within a major Freight Forwarder, Broker Company, or 3PL.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
