Tender & Procurement Manager

Yusen Logistics is a world-leading total supply chain and logistics solutions provider with locations across Australia and New Zealand.

We are recruiting for a Tender & Procurement Manager to join our team based in Horsley Park. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a full range of management and support for Rate Procurement to the Business Development team across the Freight Forwarding Division.

Key responsibilities include:

Collaborate effectively with Business Development team and obtain all relevant information to handle enquiries

Collate, investigate, review and maintain national rate tariff supplier data and identify service and price gap areas between providers ensuring competitive pricing for all services

Accurate and timely data entry and upload into QMS for:

+ Ocean and air tariffs and other associated costs

+ Preparation of supporting information for RFQs

+ Review, maintain and update product guides for LCL/FCL shipments.

Support the preparation of tenders with appropriate data, pricing and information and maintain results outcomes (win/loss) of submissions within applicable database.

Support with CRM-related functional activities, as CRM super user including the updating of notes within the CRM system.

Assist with and provide information for:

+ Monthly RHQ and GHQ reporting requirements

+ Additional reporting as required by the business or customer

Liaise with and provide information and support to overseas offices and agents as required

Build and maintain strong, professional working relationships with internal stakeholders and customers to deliver exceptional service, and to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction

Skills, Experience, Knowledge required:

Tertiary qualifications (e.g. Diploma level) in Logistics, International Freight Forwarding, or a relevant discipline; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant commercial experience

Minimum 4 years’ relevant commercial experience

CargoWise EDI or similar system experience (highly desirable)

Demonstrated experiencing with CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)

Intermediate level MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook in particular) skills

Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to influence, negotiate and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high attention to detail

Why join Yusen Logistics:

Permanent employment with a global supply chain company

Employee recognition program

Global education programs including e-Learning

Corporate discounts

Free parking on site

We value hard work and commitment, and in turn we offer the opportunity to grow with a business expanding into new and exciting markets, working with a dynamic, engaged team, and a competitive remuneration package. If you think you have what it takes to thrive in this working environment, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (reference: FF28-0070)