Procurement Specialist – Reefer (FCL Export)

Position Summary The Procurement Specialist for Reefer FCL Export plays a key role in strengthening Blue Water Shipping’s global Reefer Sea offering by securing competitive and reliable procurement of ocean freight capacity and related services. The role supports our Americas Reefer export operations with a strong focus on vendor management, cost optimization, and ensuring Best-in-Town service for our customers.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Develop, maintain, and negotiate rates and service contracts with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, trucking vendors, and cold-chain service providers.
• Secure competitive FCL reefer export rates and space allocations.
• Build strong relationships with key ocean carriers.
• Monitor supplier service performance and drive improvements.
• Support structured procurement strategy and identification of target suppliers.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure procured services match cargo requirements.
• Assist with escalations on priority shipments.
• Monitor and analyze cost structures and find optimization opportunities.
• Maintain procurement data, tariffs, and vendor information.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Reefer leadership

Qualifications And Competencies

• 2–5 years experience in ocean freight procurement, freight forwarding, or reefer logistics.
• Knowledge of reefer container equipment and temperature‑controlled logistics.
• Negotiation experience with carriers or vendors.
• Analytical mindset and ability to evaluate cost structures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

An exciting opportunity We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in a team of motivated and qualified specialists, in a company with a high focus on employees and a unique culture.

What We Offer 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. Additional benefits include a robust 401K, generous paid time off and values-driven, international culture.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now. As we review applications, we plan to invite qualified candidates for interviews while the posting may still be active.

So if the position has piqued your interest, we recommend that you don’t hesitate to send in your application.

For this role, visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have work authorization in the United States.

What We Do — Together We Create SolutionsBlue Water is a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management. The company was founded in 1972 in Denmark, and today, Blue Water has over 2,700 employees at 80 offices worldwide. Every Blue Water office combines a strong global network with local expertise, and the company operates in various dedicated business segments.