At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead national trade and procurement strategy across Import & Export Sea Freight.
- Company: Join SEAWAY, a growing Australian-owned business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Permanent role, career development, exclusive discounts, and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact in a senior role while shaping our national trade strategy.
- Qualifications: Experience in trade, procurement, or carrier management; strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Located in either Alexandria, Sydney (NSW), Southbank, Melbourne (VIC), Adelaide Airport (SA), or Brisbane Airport (QLD). Ready to take ownership of trade and procurement on a national scale? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior, high-profile national role with SEAWAY, with plenty of opportunity to influence, develop and make your mark.
As our National Trade & Procurement Manager, you’ll drive our carrier strategy across Import & Export Sea Freight, strengthen key partnerships and deliver competitive commercial outcomes across the business. Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leaders nationally, you’ll have broad exposure across the business, genuine development opportunities and the chance to shape our national trade strategy as SEAWAY continues to grow.
The Role
- Lead SEAWAY’s national trade and procurement strategy across Import & Export Sea Freight
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key carriers and suppliers
- Negotiate competitive rates, allocations, service agreements and commercial terms
- Lead tenders and sourcing activities, from strategy and evaluation through to negotiation and implementation
- Partner with Sales and Operations to support competitive customer solutions and new business opportunities
- Support the development of consistent procurement practices and processes nationally
- Lead and develop a high-performing Trade & Procurement team, with a strong focus on capability, performance and development
About You
You’re a commercially sharp freight professional who knows the market, understands carriers and enjoys getting the best deal on the table. Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Strong experience in trade, procurement or carrier management within freight forwarding
- Established carrier and industry relationships
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on when required
- Experience with CargoWise would be highly regarded
- A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across a national business
Why SEAWAY?
- Senior national role with the opportunity to make a genuine impact
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Friendly and collaborative team culture
- Growing Australian-owned business with career development opportunities
- Exclusive staff discounts across 500+ retailers
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing program and resources
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must include a resume and cover letter and can be sent to our HR team at jobs@seaway.com.au. Please include your location in the email. Please note: Applicants selected for interview will be contacted within 4 weeks of receiving an application. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Check.
National Trade & Procurement Leader in Melbourne employer: Seaway Holdings Pty
At AIRWAY, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a permanent full-time position with ample opportunities for overtime and career development. Located at Brisbane Airport, our strong team culture and supportive leadership ensure that you will thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment while enjoying employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Join us to build a rewarding long-term career where your contributions are valued and every day brings new challenges.
