International Freight Pricing and Procurement Manager

Mohawk Global

. Lead transformation to a Rate Management Provider or Solution .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in rate management, procurement strategies, and ocean freight dynamics, with a strong focus on client relationship management and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate contracts, and develop analytical tools to enhance procurement processes.

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Rate Management PlatformsOcean Freight ContractingMicrosoft ExcelLeadership and MentoringFreight Procurement

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Hard Skills

Rate ManagementProcurement StrategiesOcean Freight DynamicsContract NegotiationData AnalysisBenchmarking AnalyticsClient QuotingFreight ForwardingRFQ ManagementCompliance with FMC

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam MentoringRelationship BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower BIRate Management Systems

Industry Keywords

NVOCCFreight ForwardingOcean CarriersAir FreightConsolidatorsTrans-Pacific Trade LaneTrans-Atlantic Trade LaneIndia Sub-Continent Trade Lane

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead transformation to a Rate Management Provider or Solution
Develop a program for servicing the Client Rate Sheet program for over 180 clients
Negotiate procurement across international products, including FCL, LCL, and air freight
Monitor and maintain global ocean carrier and consolidator partnerships and strategies
Oversee carrier contracts and track amendments and changes
Develop partner strategies and allocation selections, and monitor partner performance
Enhance US export product oversight from a procurement standpoint
Curate relationships with ocean carriers, consolidators, and air freight providers
Develop benchmarking analytics and tools to ensure procurement aligns with industry standards
Review new product offerings and develop strategies to bring them to clients
Lead RFQ efforts in sourcing costs and managing inputs for competitive responses
Ensure FMC compliance on ocean rate offerings
Maintain booking and carrier activity reporting and report to stakeholders
Aid in solution design for current and target client needs
Advance market knowledge across various tradelanes
Liaise with overseas procurement teams to align strategies and influence as needed
Integrate the current procurement landscape into a managed rate warehoused environment
Negotiate new consolidator contracts on the import side of LCL business
Develop a company-wide tool for delivering contract pricing across modes and origins
Incorporate dynamic LCL and air freight pricing into client rate sheets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with rate management platforms of any kind
Strong Microsoft Excel experience required
Familiarity with Power BI helpful but not required
Comfortable using and analyzing large Excel-based data sets
Experience with ocean freight contracting
Strong understanding of ocean freight dynamics, including Trans-Pacific, Trans-Atlantic, and India Sub-Continent trade lanes
Strong understanding of ocean carriers, alliance orientation, and service strings
Additional air freight experience helpful but not required
Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to a small team of Pricing Analysts
5+ years in NVOCC, freight forwarding, or similar industry roles
2+ years of direct experience in client quoting or freight procurement roles
1+ years working with rate management systems, either third-party or proprietary
Preferred: 7+ years in NVOCC, freight forwarding, or similar industry roles
Preferred: 3+ years of direct experience in client quoting or freight procurement roles
Preferred: 2+ years working with rate management systems, either third-party or proprietary
Ability to use standard office equipment
Ability to lift items under 25 pounds and bend, stand, and walk short distances as required
Ability to travel 10%-20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-centric organization
Great Place To Work certification
Remote work from a home office option
Travel opportunities to meet ocean carriers, attend conferences, and industry events