Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage team responsible for setting supplier agreements in consideration of sales and operations requirements
- Provide the Asia Pacific regional organization with a comprehensive portfolio of service providers supplying sea freight and intermodal services
- Arrange research on market development on suppliers which are used by our competition and market rates and acts upon it
- To build and expand thorough relationships with existing and new suppliers on various levels in the responsible area
- Work in close cooperation with various parties (suppliers, other offices, forwarders and agents) in rate offers and negotiation
- Filing and maintenance of suppliers information, rates and surcharges within our Internal Vendor System
- Monitor and manage expirations of various rates in Vendor System
- To effectuate and control all rate negotiations with the suppliers in their area
- Looks for opportunities to make optimal use of the suppliers portfolio
- To manage, support and facilitate the regional procurement team in their day-to-day activities
- To assist Superior in other procurement duties as needed
This position reports to the Head of Procurement in Rotterdam and Regional Director in Singapore.
Requirements for the position:
- Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related discipline
- A proven track record in procurement in Logistics business, with minimum 5 years experience in similar function
- Excellent market knowledge in sea freights and transportation
- Proficient in using computing software (eg. in-house programs)
- Results oriented with great negotiation and analytical skills for supplier selection and evaluation
- Possess proven leadership skills with ability to manage processes as well as build relationships
- Additional experience in Continuous Improvement or Process Development environment considered as an advantage
- Strong English proficiency (written and spoken)
Personal requirements:
- Pragmatic and strong drive to get things done
- Strong team player with hands on approach to work
- You are an open and clear communicator with an ability to establish and influence key relationships
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
