Procurement Manager (Remote)

Procurement Manager | Seaway Agencies | Australia

SEAWAY is seeking a talented Procurement Manager who is looking for a role where they can make a real impact in delivering rewarding and innovative procurement solutions. 

This is a pivotal role within our Import Sea & Air division, based at our Alexandria office. 

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with all carriers & suppliers across multifaceted levels, securing the best services and products at competitive prices for our nationwide operations. You’ll play a key role in our continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to streamline procurement processes across multiple areas of the business. 

We are seeking someone with strong procurement sourcing experience, exceptional organisation and planning skills and dedication to achieving client satisfaction while maintaining a quality service adhering to procurement policy and processes.

Sound like the role for you? Please read on!

The Role

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain close relationships with clients, carriers and operational & sales teams 
• Provide commercial and procurement expertise, advice and assistance to internal stakeholders
• Assist business areas to deliver sourcing activities end-to-end; incorporating strategy development (with business area subject matter experts), development of tender documentation, evaluation of proposals, and negotiation 
• Conduct negotiations with carriers and freight providers to secure competitive rates and favorable terms for transportation services
• Plan and lead contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements to deliver value for money procurement outcomes
• Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with carriers and customers to evaluate performance, address issues, and identify opportunities for improvement

  
About You

Required skills & experience:

• At least 3 years’ procurement experience in the freight forwarding industry 
• At least 12 months’ experience using CargoWise One 
• Outstanding and proactive communication skills 
• Excellent email and phone manner
• Strong people skills
• Ability to work autonomously and self-motivate
• Strong administration skills

 
Why SEAWAY?

• Permanent, full-time opportunity 
• Free parking at our Alexandria office
• WFH options available 
• Friendly, collaborative team culture 
• Fast-growing, dynamic business with lots of opportunities for development
• Exclusive staff discounts across 500+ retailers 
• Detailed Employee Assistance and Wellbeing program and resources

How to Apply

All applications must include a resume and cover letter and can be sent to jobs@seaway.com.au. 

Please note: Applicants that we select to interview will be contacted within 2 weeks of receiving an application. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to supply 100 Points of ID and Police Check. 

No Agencies please.
  

ABOUT US

SEAWAY is a Group of Australian-owned Shipping Agency and Logistics companies, employing 500+ staff across locations in Australia, New Zealand and China. We specialise in all areas of supply chain which span across our 4 Pillars – SEA, AIR, INTERMODAL & SHIPPING AGENCIES. 

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer with a welcoming, respectful and supportive team environment. At SEAWAY, we value the contributions all of our team members bring to our business, and in turn focus on providing pathways for success by partnering with you to help you achieve your goals.

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