What's the salary range?

Flexport lists $96,000–$120,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Ocean Procurement role.

What seniority level is this role?

Flexport targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Manager, Ocean Procurement role at Flexport.

Manager, Ocean Procurement at Flexport

Joblaze summary

In the role of Procurement Manager for Ocean services at Flexport, the individual will oversee carrier procurement activities focused on the Transpacific-Eastbound trade, ensuring smooth operations and supporting business growth. Key skills include strong negotiation abilities and a strategic mindset, with a background in ocean procurement or supply chain management being essential. This position is suited for experienced professionals who can navigate complex market dynamics and foster relationships with carriers. The role also involves collaboration with teams across regions to execute trade strategies effectively.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Flexport's careers page October 9, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Flexport: New York City, New York, United States.
Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 5% of 565 comparable senior management roles in United States we track (median $151,364 across 133 companies).

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Flexport lists $96,000–$120,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Ocean Procurement role.
What seniority level is this role?: Flexport targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Manager, Ocean Procurement role at Flexport.

From the original posting

About Flexport:

The Opportunity

The Ocean team at Flexport works globally to make sure all business moves smoothly and our ocean product is the best it can be for our clients. Our Ocean Procurement Team is essential to winning new business, supporting all current business, and building out the future of Flexport’s ocean services.

As a Procurement Manager, you’ll be an integral part of helping achieve Flexport’s growth goals. It’s a face-paced and integral position for both winning new business, and supporting our current book of business. This role is focused on the Transpacific-Eastbound (TPEB) trade. A successful procurement manager will need to communicate market developments and strategy to a broad range of colleagues, negotiate freight rates, be willing and able to dig into the weeds of pricing / contract nuances, manage carrier relationships, and represent Flexport commercially.

You Will

Drive all things ocean carrier procurement for TPEB and take direct responsibility for carrier development and partnership on the respective trade, demonstrating Flexport’s competitive advantages
Coordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly procurement activities
Build scalable procurement operating rhythms and tools, including working directly with internal contract tools for cost and pricing management
Lead rate setting and strategy for RFP season on the trade
Work closely with commercial Ocean and demand teams to win new business and execute for current book of business
Educate and enable the broader Flexport organization with carrier and tradelane intelligence to foster better decision making, client engagement and growing the trade
Lead regular cross team meetings
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Asia to execute trade strategy and fulfillment
Dive into escalations both in Asia and in the U.S. to keep our business moving

You Should Have

7+ years of prior Ocean procurement experience at a top freight forwarder or trade experience at a carrier or 7+ years of supply chain experience and a BA/BS Degree;
Strategic vision and continuous desire to improve–get into the weeds and build process from ground-up when needed
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
Desire to build / scale ocean business
Ability to travel regionally and internationally
People management experience desired (but not required)
A "compliance first" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at Flexport, which also includes bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off.

The US base salary range for this position (this does not include bonus, equity and benefits):

$96,000—$120,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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