Ocean Procurement Manager

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. • Strategically develop and manage carrier relations for ocean services in conjunction with global and local guidelines and needs. • Drive new business to JAS by providing best procurement results geared towards growth plans in place and by supporting internal JAS customers (WOT team, Commercial channels and Customer Service teams / Branches) with strategic pricing & procurement solutions. • Negotiate and manage the trades, providing market information and rates negotiation, as well as coaching sales and operations regarding the ocean product’s particularity in each trade. • Support all branches regarding information and strategy to increase volumes and market share from the country. Participate actively to set ICP areas with sales channel. • Facilitator for all procurement. Duties will involve all trades (import and export). Organize and manage allocations on specific trades with various carriers. Play key role in establishing and driving execution of procurement strategy for exports & imports. Package and Communicate “Ocean Services Procurement strategy” to the Branches, our commercial organization and our valuable overseas network. Establish, analyze and manage KPI internally to drive corporate efficiencies, reduce overall operating cost and position JAS ocean services to provide best carrier partner choices at optimal priced market levels. Contribute product procurement information to budget process and assist branches to provide adequate, qualitative input to the overall process at planning stages and throughout review periods on a monthly basis to optimize lift. Guide and develop regional & local procurement colleagues during branch set-up through constant feedback & communication to individuals and managers; assist with learning and development initiatives and mentoring. Ensure timely response to all inquiries. Manage special projects and ensure continuous guidance to commercial channels and customer service teams as well as GAM. Act as Corporate Sponsor for Key Client Relationships, where requested. Work closely with the WOT on all aspects of our global business needs. Perform other position related duties as specified by management. Ensure adherence to all company policies. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: To manage all the Procurement Team. QUALIFICATIONS: Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a “direct threat” to the health or safety of self or others. Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors. Follow the Company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities. The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs.More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. JAS prides itself on its exceptional service and competitive pricing that comes about through the hard work and skill of the people who make up the JAS organization. The mission of JAS is to focus on innovation and maintain a commitment to deliver the product securely and on time. This mission flows through its vast global network of 38 subsidiaries, hundreds of official agent locations, and 4,200+ employees across more than 90 countries. JAS' commitment to innovation in the fields of shipping, 3PL, and freight forwarding puts it in a unique class of select companies which concentrate on specialized projects as well as commodity shipping initiatives. JAS is a premier “go-to” company for those wishing to move cargo from anywhere in the world to anywhere else in the world. Through the use of advanced tracking technologies, sophisticated global communications, and a large team of experts across a broad spectrum of specialties, JAS is able to cost effectively handle the shipping of everything from tiny camera parts up to the massive components required to build an oil rig. Transporting cargo is a complex endeavor. JAS is the brand you can trust to satisfy your most demanding requirements.