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That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes-from emerging brands to Fortune 500s-use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. \nThe recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.\nThe Opportunity\nThe Ocean team at Flexport works globally to make sure all business moves smoothly and our ocean product is the best it can be for our clients. Our Ocean Procurement Team is essential to winning new business, supporting all current business, and building out the future of Flexport’s ocean services. \nAs a Procurement Manager, you’ll be an integral part of helping achieve Flexport’s growth goals. It’s a face-paced and integral position for both winning new business, and supporting our current book of business. This role is focused on the Transpacific-Eastbound (TPEB) trade. A successful procurement manager will need to communicate market developments and strategy to a broad range of colleagues, negotiate freight rates, be willing and able to dig into the weeds of pricing / contract nuances, manage carrier relationships, and represent Flexport commercially. \nYou Will\nDrive all things ocean carrier procurement for TPEB and take direct responsibility for carrier development and partnership on the respective trade, demonstrating Flexport’s competitive advantages\nCoordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly procurement activities\nBuild scalable procurement operating rhythms and tools, including working directly with internal contract tools for cost and pricing management \nLead rate setting and strategy for RFP season on the trade \nWork closely with commercial Ocean and demand teams to win new business and execute for current book of business \nEducate and enable the broader Flexport organization with carrier and tradelane intelligence to foster better decision making, client engagement and growing the trade\nLead regular cross team meetings\nWork collaboratively with colleagues in Asia to execute trade strategy and fulfillment \nDive into escalations both in Asia and in the U.S. to keep our business moving \nYou Should Have\n7+ years of prior Ocean procurement experience at a top freight forwarder or trade experience at a carrier or 7+ years of supply chain experience and a BA/BS Degree;\nStrategic vision and continuous desire to improve-get into the weeds and build process from ground-up when needed \nStrong negotiation skills\nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;\nDesire to build / scale ocean business\nAbility to travel regionally and internationally \nPeople management experience desired (but not required)\nA \"compliance first\" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.\nThe range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at Flexport, which also includes bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off.\nThe US base salary range for this position (this does not include bonus, equity and benefits):\n$96,000—$120,000 USD\nCommitment to Equal Opportunity\nAt Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. 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