About this role
Air Freight Procurement Manager Vacancy
Job Type: Full-timeLocation: West LondonSalary: £40k - £50k per annum, DOE We are seeking an Air Freight Procurement Manager responsible for delivering airfreight procurement and carrier management strategies that optimise cost, capacity, and service performance. This role involves close collaboration with operational teams, stations, gateways, and airline partners to drive effective pricing, supplier performance, and consolidation planning. The successful candidate will provide market insight, manage carrier relationships, and support the wider UK network to achieve commercial and operational objectives.
Day-to-day of the role:
Execute the Global procurement strategy directly linked to airline support.Manage "Best pricing" through contract and/or spot process.Plan consolidations & protect capacity working directly with Operations and stations.Optimise consolidations and volume paid control.Commercial management of all Gateway shipments, consolidation, and some back-to-back transactions.Define and manage internal rates.Perform market and customer analysis to meet supply/demand.Initiate local corrective actions or escalate as necessary.Maintain and offer market information.Provide guidance & support to the UK network.Manage carrier performance from internal reports.Ensure all interactions are compliant with company Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements, e.g., anti-corruption.Contribute to the First-Choice continuous improvement program. Required Skills & Qualifications:
Excellent commercial understanding of the Airfreight industry with a preference for 5 years of experience.Excellent communication skills, essential for both internal and external interactions.Strong team player with a positive "Can do" attitude.Customer-focused approach.Good operational understanding and skillset.Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues.Good "IT" awareness is preferable.Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.Results-driven mindset. Benefits:
Generous holiday entitlement.Pension scheme which includes life assurance.Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme.A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts.Training and Development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion. Apply now if interested!