Procurement Manager

Start date 24/02/2025
Time Type Full time
Mobile Work Not Remote

Your Benefits

Your Benefits

Continuous Training

Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.

Great Team

It’s truly the people that make the difference — and with us you’ll join the best team around.

Flat Hierarchies

Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.

Room for Innovation

Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.

Events

From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.

Quick Decision Processes

Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.
Location
14F Tennoz First Tower, 2-2-4 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku
Tokyo, Tokyo
140-0002
Japan
Company Name
Rhenus Sankyo Logistics K.K.
Business Unit
Air Ocean
Reference ID JR107817
Contact Person
Atsuko Tomizawa
Job Category
Procurement

Job Description

What you can expect

1. Vendor Relationship Development:
o Select and manage liners and co-loaders, aligning with FCL trade lane 
procurement managers and product heads.
o Build and maintain relationships with core carriers and co-loaders.
o Monitor and review local performance of core liners and co-loaders, providing 
consolidated feedback.
o Conduct root cause analysis and implement action plans for carrier 
performance issues.
o Act as the escalation point for carrier-related operational issues.
2. Ocean Freight Strategy:
o Implement and monitor the Core Carrier & Core Co-loader Policy.
o Evaluate carrier performance and develop sustainable local relationships.
o Align commercial and product strategy with country commercial head and 
regional procurement teams.
o Manage local allocations to ensure service stability, coordinating with regional 
teams as needed.
o Forecast needs for FCL during low and peak seasons.
3. Tariff, Rates, and Contract Management:
o Negotiate rates, file, and generate contracts for tenders, key accounts, or large 
volumes.
o Secure competitive rates for spot business or non-standard tariffs promptly.
o Oversee tariff management for local charges, customs clearance, trucking, and 
freight surcharges.
o Ensure competitiveness of rates in the LCL Global Tariff by analyzing and 
communicating local market conditions.
4. Business Development:
o Conduct regular product-sales collaboration reviews with country sales 
management.
o Coordinate with sales management to capture new customers or lanes.
o Lead ocean tender strategy for local accounts, making risk-based decisions.
o Support commercial teams by visiting strategic customers to add value and 
enhance success.
5. Market Intelligence and Product Training:
o Generate and share market intelligence systematically within the country and 
with regional procurement teams.
o Organize product training sessions to enhance sales and operations 
knowledge, in alignment with regional procurement teams.
o Provide expertise and education in capacity, pricing, and product management 
to country management.

What you bring

• Minimum 10 years of experience in ocean procurement within a freight forwarding company or ocean carrier.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing teams, including recruitment, training, 
and performance management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proficient in English.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently and handle unexpected events.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining 
attention to detail.
• Effective change agent with a flexible approach to dynamic situations.
• Persistent in achieving goals and overcoming challenges.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance processes and performance.
• Ready to travel as required.

Business Unit

Air Ocean

Regardless of whether it is a long-distance shipment or a particularly time-critical shipment, we at Rhenus make everything possible for our customers and partners to get the goods to their destination safely and on time. Our particular strength lies in our global network, which is constantly being maintained and expanded. As part of Rhenus Air & Ocean you can, therefore, expect to find a whole host of exciting tasks all over the world, a wide range of opportunities for personal development, and the chance to take on responsibility in an international working environment.
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Welcome to Rhenus

Where our journey of growth connects with yours.

We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.

Recruitment Process

Online application

Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.

Application screening

Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.

Selection Process

Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.

Onboarding

With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.

Procurement Manager