Pricing And Procurement Specialist Porto

Pricing And Procurement Specialist
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Pricing and Procurement Specialist

Porto or Lisbon - Portugal | Freight Forwarding | MPG Portugal (Burmester & Stüve Navegação)

About the role

You will join MPG Portugal (Freight Forwarding team) in Leça da Palmeira (Porto) or Lisbon, reporting to the Networking Team Leader and collaborating closely with the sales team. The role supports the Pricing & Procurement functions in a challenging,
- driven environment, with constant interaction with operations, sales and overseas agents. We expect autonomy, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility.

The main purpose of this role is to secure competitive pricing, manage supplier relationships, and support the quotation process, helping to maximize profitability and ensure a smooth operation flow.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, negotiate and maintain supplier rates and conditions
• Prepare and issue competitive quotations to internal and external customers
• Support the sales team with pricing strategies and margin analysis
• Maintain and update tariffs in line with market developments
• Collaborate with overseas agents to align procurement strategies and identify new partners
• Monitor freight procurement market trends to identify
  - saving opportunities
• Participate in client and supplier meetings when required
• Support the implementation of best practices for pricing and procurement
• Work with the sales and operations team to solve service issues linked to pricing or supplier conditions

Profile

• Professional experience in freight forwarding, shipping or related logistics sectors
• Solid understanding of pricing and procurement in a freight forwarding environment
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Team player with a proactive attitude
• Fluency in Portuguese and good command of English

What we offer

• Competitive salary according to experience
• Daily meal allowance
• 25 vacation days per year
• Hybrid working policy
• Company laptop and smartphone
• Dynamic and international team environment

Important

Candidates must have previous experience in freight forwarding or shipping pricing / procurement. Applications without this background will not be considered.