Ocean Freight Procurement Manager

About the role

This is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of the ocean product, from rate procurement and pricing through to customer solutions and profitability. Leading the regional ocean freight pricing and services team, you will drive competitive positioning, secure capacity, and translate strategy into scalable, high‑impact outcomes. Acting as the ocean product expert, you will elevate value propositions, support major tenders, and enable growth across the broader business. As the Ocean Freight Procurement Manager, you will: Define and execute the country‑level ocean pricing and procurement strategy in line with global and regional frameworks. Lead carrier sourcing, contract negotiation and the Core Carrier Program to secure competitive rates, capacity and service continuity. Drive yield and margin improvement through pricing discipline, cost analysis, KPI management and accurate rate administration. Partner with Sales and Projects teams to deliver market insights, customer‑specific solutions and support new business opportunities. Oversee carrier performance, compliance and governance, ensuring adherence to policy, regulation and continuous improvement standards. Act as the regional subject matter expert and escalation point, providing performance reporting and stakeholder advisory at country and regional levels. Key Skills and Qualifications Extensive experience in ocean freight forwarding, with deep capability across pricing, procurement and commercial decision‑making. Strong contract negotiation expertise with a proven ability to manage and optimise carrier and vendor relationships. High‑level financial and analytical skills, with a track record of cost control and margin improvement initiatives. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and freight management platforms, including CargoWise, with CargoSphere preferred. Sound knowledge of local customs requirements and maritime regulations governing ocean freight operations. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams at country level What moves you? At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further. Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don't meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification