SEA Logistics Procurement Manager & AP Logistics Procurement Lead

Key Responsibilities 1. Southeast Asia Logistics & Warehouse Procurement Leadership Lead sourcing and supplier management for Logistics and Warehouse categories across Southeast Asia. Manage transportation, warehousing, distribution, 3PL, domestic logistics, and related value-added services. Deliver annual savings, cash, productivity, service improvement, and risk mitigation targets. Execute RFx, e-auctions, benchmarking, commercial negotiations, and contract management activities. Build competitive supply markets and identify new supplier options to improve cost, service, and resilience. 2. Asia Pacific Regional Logistics Leadership Act as AP Logistics & Warehouse Category Lead supporting the broader AP portfolio of approximately US$76M. Drive regional category strategies across AP markets, including SEA, ANZ, Japan, and Korea. Identify regional leverage opportunities, supplier consolidation opportunities, and best-practice sharing across markets. Build and maintain a strong logistics savings pipeline through supplier collaboration, strategic sourcing, process improvement, and KPI-driven savings. Partner with global and international logistics stakeholders to align AP priorities with broader enterprise procurement and logistics strategies. 3. Stakeholder & Supplier Management Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Customer Service, Finance, and business leaders. Influence country and regional stakeholders to align on sourcing strategies and implementation plans. Lead supplier relationship management with key logistics, warehouse, and 3PL providers. Conduct supplier business reviews and performance reviews focused on cost, service, quality, innovation, safety, and compliance. 4. Analytics, Governance & Continuous Improvement Create spend transparency and category analytics to support fact-based decision-making. Monitor logistics market trends, freight movements, fuel-related impacts, and warehouse cost drivers. Drive reporting, dashboards, governance, and regular savings pipeline reviews. Identify opportunities to optimize logistics cost, service levels, inventory flow, and working capital. Ideal Candidate Profile 7+ years of experience in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Category Management, or related commercial roles. Strong experience in transportation, warehousing, freight, 3PL, distribution, or logistics services procurement. Proven track record in sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, and savings delivery. Ability to lead regional projects and influence stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures. Strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, project management, and communication skills. Experience in Asia Pacific and a matrix organization is highly desirable. Key Competencies • Strategic category management • Negotiation and influencing • Regional stakeholder management • Commercial and financial acumen