About the role
Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Logistics Procurement Specialist 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: * Samsung business * Non-Samsung 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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.