As an Ocean Procurement Analyst, you willbe responsible forpricing and procurement activities across a defined region, supporting ocean product strategy, carrier management, vendor relationships, and commercial growth. You will work closely with carriers, vendors, product management, sales teams, and branches to negotiate rates, manage contracts, provide market intelligence, and ensuretimelyexecution of pricing activities. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a global organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifyand manage core carrier relationships aligned with the global carrier strategy.
Negotiate freight rates, terms, and conditions with ocean carriers for both strategic and regular business activities.
Maintain and update carrier contracts, including FAK and NAC agreements.
Ensuretimelyandaccuraterate updates within internal systems.
Coordinate with regional and global pricing teams to support pricing initiatives and customer requirements.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with established engagement guidelines.
Process FCL rate requests accurately and within established service level expectations.
Support product managers byidentifyingmarket trends, opportunities, and expansion strategies.
Prepare reports on quotations, volumes, key trade lanes, and pricing performance.
Support sales teams, global accounts, and branch offices with pricing guidance and tender responses.
Deliver sales training related to ocean products and share market intelligence with the wider network.
Contribute to the expansion of ocean product offerings and development of new key trade lanes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
3+ years of experience in the shipping, freightforwarding,logistics, or ocean transportation industry.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management capabilities.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable making decisions involving business risk.
Preferred
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
Commercial sales experience.
Strong presentation and leadership skills
Ability to travel asrequired
WHAT WE OFFER
Real opportunities to grow your talent in a fast-moving global organization.
An open, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Professional development and learning opportunities.
Exposure to international ocean procurement and carrier management activities.
Comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
€33,000.00 - €55,900.00
The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across the entirety of the country this requisition is posted in. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
C.H. Robinson is the global leader in Lean AI supply chains. For more than a century, companies everywhere have looked to us to reimagine how goods move. Now, as we redefine what’s next for the industry, that same drive fuels our commitment to Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chains, Today™. Trusted by 83,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers, we manage an unmatched 37 million shipments annually, representing $23 billion in freight. We deliver tailored solutions across the world via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air, and more. With our unique combination of human insight and Lean AI working as one, supply chains move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a responsible global citizen, we proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information visit www.chrobinson.com. (Nasdaq: CHRW)
