Title: Deputy Manager- Procurement (Ocean Freight)
Company Name: EFL Global Limited
Vacancy: --
Age: At least 30 years
Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)
Salary: --
Experience:
Ocean Freight Procurement
Negotiate ocean freight rates, surcharges, free time, and space commitments with shipping lines, NVOCCs, and overseas agents.
Manage export and import contracts, spot rates, and long-term agreements across key trade lanes.
Maintain strong relationships with carriers and global partners to ensure service reliability and capacity availability.
Rate Management & Market Intelligence
Prepare, maintain, and update export and import rate structures and contracts.
Monitor market trends, including GRI, PSS, capacity constraints, and port congestion.
Share market insights with management and sales to support pricing and commercial strategies.
Support to Sales & Key Accounts
Provide timely and competitive ocean freight rates for quotations, RFQs, and tenders.
Support key export and import customers, including nomination and free hand cargo.
Assist the commercial team in securing new business and retaining existing accounts.
Operational Coordination
Work closely with operations teams to ensure space, equipment availability, and smooth shipment execution.
Handle escalations related to rolled cargo, delays, equipment shortages, demurrage, and detention issues.
Vendor, Contract & Compliance Management
Evaluate, select, and manage shipping lines and overseas partners in line with company procurement policies.
Ensure compliance with contracts, SLAs, and international trade regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation and procurement records.
Reporting & Cost Control
Analyze procurement performance, cost trends, and savings opportunities.
Prepare regular reports on rates, carrier performance, volumes, and procurement efficiency.
Team Support & Leadership
Guide and support junior procurement team members as required.
Act as a key backup to the manager/head of ocean freight in procurement-related matters.