Assistant Air Procurement Manager

Job Description

• Develop and implement local air freight procurement strategies aligned with business and operational requirements.
• Source and negotiate air freight capacity, rates, and contracts with local airlines and freight forwarders.
• Monitor local market trends, fuel surcharges, and capacity changes to support procurement decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local airlines, forwarders, and logistics service providers.
• Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time performance, cost competitiveness, and compliance.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key local suppliers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, trade regulations, and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of contracts, pricing, and supplier communications.
• Provide regular updates to management on local market conditions, risks, and supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in air freight procurement.
• Experience working in multinational companies is an advantage.
• Good negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and prioritize operational needs effectively.
• Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is an advantage.