Xtra Maritime & Logistics Noord | 23.10.2024 | Antwerp
Local Procurement & Pricing Specialist
Job description
Xtra Harbour Select specialises in the supply chain, customs, shipping and forwarding. As we only work within these business units, we’ve obtained the experience to assist our clients in search of the perfect employee, while prioritising a personal approach!
Our client is looking for a local procurement & pricing specialist. You will be responsible for the procurement and pricing of ocean and/or intermodal rates and defines the Transport products in the respective country.
• Ocean and intermodal procurement in the country
• Arrange filing of procured contract rates in rate repository system
• Set margins for new business in concert with management and regional team
• Tender Procurement & Pricing
• Calculation & production of transport quotations in concert with sales
• Analysis & optimization of existing transport business (solutions & margins)
• Working on client specific transport solutions in concert with sales and regional team
• Troubleshooting, needcase escalate issues to regional/management level
• Maintain strong relationship with local ocean carrier contacts
• Customer visits in concert with sales
• Safeguard core carrier utilization in concert with Regional Procurement
• Safeguard data integrity in booking system
• Work on RFQs in pricing system , enter RFQs on behalf of sales if needed
• Monitoring of quote success
• Reporting of country specific data to the Regional Director
• Local carrier management with regards to general cooperation and payment conditions
• Focal point for Operations and Sales
We're looking for:
• Must have a High School degree or equivalent
• A minimum experience of 3 years of carrier or freight forwarding industry is required (preferably procurement experience)
• Knowledge in MS Excel
• Combined excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to analyse situations and to make good decisions based on available information.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures.
• Must have a charismatic and confident personality as well as an exceptional work ethic.
• Good Telephone and Email etiquette
• Good command of the local and English language
Offer:
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Be part of a global logistics leader with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Interested in this position? Contact via [email protected] or 0472/18.35.09
Xtra Maritime & Logistics Noord
Xtra Harbour Select is al meer dan 10 jaar vertrouwd met het verzorgen van het professioneel welzijn van zowel bedrijven als kandidaten.
Dit voor de ruime logistieke sector met als niches expeditie & shipping, douane en supply chain.
Onze meerwaarde is dat we steeds binnen onze niche werken en zo perfect vanuit onze ervaring kunnen spreken. De persoonlijke toets krijgt u er bovenop!
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