As an Ocean Procurement Analyst, you will be responsible for pricing and procurement activities across a defined region, supporting ocean product strategy, carrier management, vendor relationships, and commercial growth. You will work closely with carriers, vendors, product management, sales teams, and branches to negotiate rates, manage contracts, provide market intelligence, and ensure timely execution of pricing activities. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a global organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and manage core carrier relationships aligned with the global carrier strategy.
- Negotiate freight rates, terms, and conditions with ocean carriers for both strategic and regular business activities.
- Maintain and update carrier contracts, including FAK and NAC agreements.
- Ensure timely and accurate rate updates within internal systems.
- Coordinate with regional and general pricing teams to support pricing initiatives and customer requirements.




- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with established engagement guidelines.
- Process FCL rate requests accurately and within established service level expectations.
- Support product managers by identifying market trends, opportunities, and expansion strategies.
- Prepare reports on quotations, volumes, key trade lanes, and pricing performance.
- Support sales teams, global accounts, and branch offices with pricing guidance and tender responses.
- Deliver sales training related to ocean products and share market intelligence with the wider network.
- Contribute to the expansion of ocean product offerings and development of new key trade lanes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
- 3+ years of experience in the shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, or ocean transportation industry.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong negotiatio

📌 Procurement Analyst (Barcelona)
🏢 C.H. Robinson
📍 Barcelona