Ocean Export Procurement Manager (Americas)

C.H. Robinson is seeking an Ocean Export Procurement Manager who will help drive business growth by securing competitive ocean freight rates, capacity, and supplier solutions that meet customer needs. In this role, you will collaborate across teams and with supplier partners to support key trade lanes, analyze market trends, prepare insights, and contribute to customer presentations that strengthen our global forwarding strategy. You will also support procurement activities through data preparation, rate submission management, system configuration, strategy development, and delivery of key procurement solutions. If you’re ready to make an impact in a fast-moving global logistics environment, we encourage you to apply today.

At C.H. Robinson, we’re committed to leveraging the power of remote collaboration to drive innovation and achieve success. While this position offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement, we are prioritizing candidates who are able to regularly connect in person and attend the office approximately once per week. This balance of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration helps foster stronger relationships, enhance teamwork, and support our dynamic, high-performing culture. Enjoy the autonomy of remote work while remaining an integral part of a collaborative and innovative team.

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead ocean export procurement strategy by aligning carrier relationships, customer needs, and business goals across regions
• Partner with senior leadership, commercial teams, sales, and account management to support ocean freight growth plans and customer success
• Work closely with pricing teams to provide strategy on pricing transactional business, and for larger opportunities design solutions tailored to the customer needs
• Secure competitive freight rates, capacity, and weekly or monthly space allocations across assigned trade lanes
• Build, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key shipping line contacts to support service, pricing, and capacity needs
• Manage rate contracts, annual volume commitments, and contract filing processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness
• Serve as the primary liaison with shipping lines to resolve service issues, improve performance, and support customer expectations
• Act as the ocean export subject matter expert, providing guidance to commercial teams and participating in customer-facing discussions when needed
• Support regional RFQ efforts by providing competitive buying and selling rates for bids and key opportunities
• Analyze market trends, benchmarking data, and industry best practices to improve procurement strategies, tools, and methodologies
• Audit rate filing activity and partner with support teams to ensure freight contract management systems are accurate and up to date

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 6 years of previous ocean/air procurement or transportation experience
• Ability to work flexible schedule on occasion, some night and weekend hours may be required
• Ability to travel up to 10% (domestically and/or internationally)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Strong organization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present, influence, and consult with multiple stakeholders at a variety of levels
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume, results-driven environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and time management skills
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across functions, departments, and leadership levels
• Proven success in developing and communicating business recommendations and insights in an easy-to-understand way, leveraging data to tell a story
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and expertise
• Demonstrated change management experience
• Demonstrated quality review experience
• Six Sigma, CSCP and process improvement experience
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include

• • Prescription drug coverage

  • Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid observed holidays

• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page