Group Lead, Demand Management Sales & Project Execution (APAC)
Core
Lead a team of Demand Managers to align procurement activities with business objectives, customer commitments, and the Configure-to-Order (CTO) operating model for airport baggage and parcel logistics systems.
Role type
Senior IC Group Lead, Demand Management (Procurement)
Builds
Automated baggage handling systems at airports and parcel sorting networks for global logistics providers
Domain
Aviation logistics and industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic procurement leadership, team management and coaching, stakeholder alignment (Sales, Project Execution, Supply Chain), governance and standardization, supplier engagement and negotiation, contract management, cost optimization, continuous improvement, risk mitigation, performance tracking
Preferred skills
Experience with Configure-to-Order (CTO) operating models, Category Management partnership, organizational transformation
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Demand Management function; Define and implement procurement strategies; Provide leadership and direction to a dedicated team; Own the interface with key stakeholders; Drive governance and standardization; Oversee complex procurement activities including RFx and negotiations; Act as escalation point for critical issues; Lead continuous improvement initiatives; Ensure effective handover from Sales to Project Execution; Partner with Category Management; Drive performance tracking and reporting; Support organizational transformation initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership