Procurement Specialist - Reefer FCL - Freight Forwarding
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Job Description
Position Purpose
The Procurement Specialist for Reefer FCL Export plays a keyrole in strengthening our global Reefer Sea offering by securing competitiveand reliable procurement of ocean freight capacity and related services. Therole supports our Americas Reefer export operations with a strong focus onvendor management, cost optimization, and ensuring Best-in-Town service for ourcustomers.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop, maintain, and negotiate rates andservice contracts with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, trucking vendors, and cold-chainservice providers.
· Secure competitive FCL reefer export rates andspace allocations.
· Build strong relationships with key oceancarriers.
· Monitor supplier service performance and driveimprovements.
· Support structured procurement strategy andidentification of target suppliers.
· Collaborate with Operations to ensure procuredservices match cargo requirements.
· Assist with escalations on priority shipments.
· Monitor and analyze cost structures and findoptimization opportunities.
· Maintain procurement data, tariffs, and vendorinformation.
· Work closely with Sales, Operations, CustomerService, Finance, and Reefer leadership.
Qualifications
· 2–5 years experience in ocean freightprocurement, freight forwarding, or reefer logistics.
· Knowledge of reefer container equipment andtemperature‑controlled logistics.
· Negotiation experience with carriers or vendors.
· Analytical mindset and ability to evaluate coststructures.
· Strong communication and stakeholder managementskills.
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