Road Freight Procurement & Pricing Manager
About the role
We are DP World, a leading global provider of end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions. We are looking for a Road Freight Procurement & Pricing Manager to lead pricing and procurement activities, develop strong carrier partnerships, and drive profitable growth across our road freight business.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop competitive and profitable pricing solutions for FTL, LTL, groupage and multimodal road freight services.
- Build and maintain a strong carrier network across Turkey, Europe, CIS and the Middle East, negotiating competitive purchasing agreements.
- Manage pricing processes for customer requests, RFQs and tenders, ensuring alignment with business strategy and profitability targets.
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, transport costs and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.
- Monitor revenue, gross profit, margins and team KPIs, supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance improvements.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Finance teams to develop customer-focused solutions and support business growth.
- Evaluate carrier performance, manage supplier relationships and resolve service or cost-related issues.
- Lead and develop the Road Freight Pricing team, promoting employee engagement, performance and professional growth.
- Prepare management reports and contribute to strategic planning and regional growth initiatives
Your Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Trade or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in freight forwarding, international road freight or transportation pricing.
- Strong knowledge of FTL, LTL, groupage, multimodal transportation, carrier procurement and tender management.
- Good understanding of European, CIS and Middle Eastern transport markets, as well as relevant customs and road freight regulations.
- Proven leadership experience, with strong commercial, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced English proficiency and good command of MS Office.
- Strong planning, organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.
- Flexibility to travel as required.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
To Change What's Possible For Everyone
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