C.H. Robinson is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Ocean to enhance our team.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of building strategic relationships with ocean carriers, securing competitive pricing, and ensuring reliable capacity for global forwarding business. This role is critical in connecting carriers with commercial teams to win, retain, and grow business across key trade lanes. You will also play a vital part in contract negotiations, compliance reviews, and process optimization, making a measurable impact on global supply chain efficiency.

If you are passionate about shaping trade and driving results, join us and be part of a team that moves the world.

Responsibilities:

Develop relationships with carriers to effectively procure the space and pricing for the geographical responsibility

Create strategic relationships with ocean carriers

Procurement on Ocean Carriers (within geographical responsibility)

Negotiate and maintain competitive service contracts

Lead communication efforts with ocean carriers and commercial resources to optimize tender strategy

Build relationships and supports teams internally (Branches) and externally (customers)

Work with sales and pricing teams to provide carrier data for bids

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ocean export carrier relations and to present market updates to clients

Develop carrier relationships to successfully procure necessary space allocations and equipment

Provide network with market analysis and communications

Create professional presentations to be shared with network and customers providing carrier and data analysis to communicate risks and propose alternatives

Involve and provide pricing for (within geographical responsibility) RFQ’s

Work with the restricted commodities team to review and approve restricted commodities requests for export

Understand FMC regulations to ensure compliance  

Engage in bids for strategy

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for matters pertaining to ocean export operations

Develop, maintain and manage processes related to contracts submission, review, and retention i.e. forms, templates, terms 

Identify areas for improvement related to C.H. Robinson’s contract processes and workflows  

Collect and maintain company contracts, approvals, signatures, and related documents 

Contribute to general team initiatives, including taking on special projects as necessary 

Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2-4 years of product management experience

Ability to travel up to 20% (within geographical responsibility)

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous ocean export experience

Global Forwarding pricing experience

Demonstrated negotiation, collaboration, and influencing skills

Demonstrated verbal and written communication and multi-tasking skills, including excellent project and meeting management

Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products

Flexible working hours

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Your Health, Wealth, and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

Group Mediclaim Policy (GMC)

Group Personal Accident (GPA) policy

Covid-19 related coverage and reimbursement

Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance Plan for employees

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Investment Declaration & Flexi Benefit Plan

Variable Pay based on position

Flexible work arrangements

Paid Privilege, Casual and Sick Leaves

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves

Paid Compassionate Leaves

Paid Public Holidays

Paid time off to vote

Reward & Recognition Program

Wedding Allowance

Special Mobility Assistance

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.