Air Export Procurement Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Air Export Procurement Manager on behalf of a growing international Freight Forwarder based in Sunbury.

The business handles a mixture of international Air Freight including eCommerce, courier and time-critical shipments, with significant volumes moving across key global trade lanes.

Key Responsibilities of an Air Export Procurement Manager:

• Take commercial ownership of key airline and carrier relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airline representatives, commercial teams and capacity contacts.
• Negotiate competitive airline rates, allocations and commercial agreements.
• Manage and review airline capacity and space allocations across key international trade lanes.
• Work closely with Air Export Operations to understand forecasted and live shipment volumes.
• Manage the utilisation of airline space, including AKE capacity, against planned volumes and flight schedules.
• Identify potential capacity shortages and secure additional or alternative airline space when required.
• Review airline performance, rates, routing options and available capacity.
• Negotiate ad-hoc rates and additional capacity directly with airlines.
• Develop alternative carrier and routing solutions where required.
• Monitor buying rates and support the business in protecting and improving shipment margins.
• Develop relationships with new airlines and identify additional commercial opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required for an Air Export Procurement Manager:

• Strong background within Air Freight, Air Cargo or Freight Forwarding.
• Excellent understanding of airline capacity, allocations and international flight operations.
• Experience dealing directly with airlines and airline representatives.
• Strong existing relationships within the Heathrow airline and air cargo community would be highly advantageous.
• Experience negotiating airfreight rates, capacity and commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of AKEs, ULDs and airline capacity management.
• Confident communicator and negotiator capable of developing long-term airline relationships.
• Experience within eCommerce, courier or high-volume Air Freight would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits for an Air Export Procurement Manager:

• Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 18:00.
• Work closely with senior management as the business continues to grow.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply online now!