Ready to take ownership of trade and procurement on a national scale? This is a fantastic chance 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 Key responsibilities will include:

Lead SEAWAY's national trade, pricing and procurement strategy across Import & Export Seafreight

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

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 Key responsibilities will include:

Lead SEAWAY's national trade, pricing and procurement strategy across Import & Export Seafreight

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

Hybrid working environment

Friendly and collaborative team culture

Growing Australian-owned business with career development opportunities

Free parking onsite

Exclusive staff discounts across 500+ retailers

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing program and resources

ABOUT SEAWAY The SEAWAY Group of Companies is an Australian owned Shipping Agency & Logistics Company with offices across Australia, New Zealand and China.

SEAWAY recognise our people are our greatest asset, so to address the growing demand for our services, we are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic freight forwarder to join our team.

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📌 National Trade & Procurement Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Seaway Agencies
📍 Brisbane