Procurement & Pricing Manager

ppbWe're hiring a Procurement Pricing Manager - Geneva /b /p pAtlantic Gate is strengthening its Geneva team and is looking for an experienced Procurement Pricing Manager to lead sea freight procurement and pricing in close coordination with our wider international network. /p pThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ocean freight professional with strong negotiation skills, market intelligence, and a data-driven commercial mindset. /p h3Your Role /h3 pYou will take ownership of procurement and pricing activities across sea freight, ensuring competitive rates, secured capacity, sustainable margin delivery, and strong service reliability. You will work closely with Sales, Operations, Product, Finance, and network teams, translating market developments into clear commercial guidance and practical pricing solutions. /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and implement procurement and pricing strategies by carrier and trade lane, balancing cost competitiveness, capacity access, service quality, and profitability. /li liLead negotiations with shipping lines, co-loaders, and key partners to secure competitive rates, priority capacity, and commercially sustainable conditions. /li liBuild and maintain strong carrier relationships at local and regional level, acting as an escalation point for rate, space, and service-performance topics. /li liOversee pricing data consolidation, validation, governance, and rate accuracy across local, regional, and network sources. /li liSupport key customer tenders, spot quotations, and strategic bids with competitive, compliant, and margin-protective solutions. /li liProvide regular market updates, trend analysis, and forecasts covering rates, capacity, blank sailings, port congestion, carrier strategy, and service reliability. /li liBenchmark pricing and service levels against market conditions and competitor activity to support informed commercial decisions. /li liMonitor win/loss feedback, customer trends, quote response time, margin evolution, and carrier performance to continuously improve competitiveness. /li liDrive continuous improvement in procurement processes, pricing tools, reporting standards, and internal communication routines. /li liManage, coach, and build the procurement and pricing team, promoting a disciplined pricing culture that protects profitability while supporting growth. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related discipline. /li liMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in sea freight procurement, carrier management, pricing, or ocean product management; freight forwarding experience is strongly preferred. /li liStrong understanding of ocean freight procurement, trade-lane dynamics, carrier networks, tender management, and forwarding operations. /li liProven negotiation capability, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to protect margin while supporting sales growth. /li liData-driven and detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to convert market information into clear pricing guidance. /li liAdvanced Excel skills; experience with TMS, pricing tools, BI/reporting platforms, or rate-management systems is an advantage. /li liUnderstanding of AI tools in the context of procurement and pricing is an advantage. /li liFluent English required; French, German, Italian, or other languages are an advantage. /li liCollaborative, resilient, pragmatic, and able to make sound decisions in volatile market conditions. /li /ul h3Why Join Atlantic Gate? /h3 ul liTake ownership of a visible role with direct impact on commercial success and margin development. /li liJoin a growing international freight forwarding company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong global network. /li liWork in a collaborative environment with close interaction across Sales, Operations, Product, Finance, and international teams. /li liHelp shape procurement processes, pricing tools, market intelligence routines, and future ocean product development. /li liContribute to a business where initiative, accountability, and practical execution are valued. /li /ul h3Ready to make an impact? /h3 pWe would be pleased to hear from candidates who are ready to help shape the future of logistics with Atlantic Gate in Switzerland. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr