Category Sourcing Senior Manager - Mainstream Asia
Core
Develop commodity strategies and lead regional negotiations for airfreight, ocean, parcel, and rail services to ensure cost-effective sourcing for inbound and outbound flows across Asia markets.
Role type
Senior Category Sourcing Manager (Logistics/Supply Chain)
Builds
Negotiated contracts and service provider selections for mainstream logistics commodities
Domain
International logistics and supply chain management
Required skills
International freight forwarding expertise (Air/Ocean/Parcel/Rail), commodity strategy development, regional negotiation, contract management, cost driver assessment, supply chain process knowledge
Preferred skills
Game theory knowledge, Lean Manufacturing principles, extensive logistics industry networks, planning and presentation skills
Technologies
Ariba, GEP, Oscar
Responsibilities
Develop and review commodity strategies with global teams and stakeholders, lead regional negotiations on spot bids and tenders, contribute to annual global tenders and facilitate award implementation, resolve escalations regarding freight capacity and service performance, orchestrate regional cost productivity programs, ensure compliance with supplier quality and sustainability requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC