Manager, Operations Steering Support

The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Regional Logistics

Step into a high-impact role with a premier, globally recognized shipping and logistics powerhouse. We are looking for an ambitious, data-driven Regional Procurement & Supplier Manager to architect cost-effective operations and drive vendor excellence across Southeast Asia.

In this role, you won't just be pushing paper—you will be a crucial commercial partner. You will lead procurement strategies, champion sustainability, and steer high-level vendor relationships to ensure our regional supply chain remains agile, competitive, and highly efficient.

How You Will Make an Impact

Strategic Sourcing & Regional Leadership

• Spearhead procurement strategies and operations for Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, and the Philippines, ensuring total alignment with high-level corporate goals.
  

• Act as a collaborative partner to procurement leads in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia to drive a unified, consistent regional strategy.
  

• Lead and mentor a lean team of 2 direct reports, fostering a culture of operational excellence.
  

• Provide strategic support to the broader Operations Steering Support Team on critical regional initiatives.
  

Vendor Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Own the performance matrix by tracking critical KPIs across vital logistics partners, including depots, truckers, feeders, and terminals.
  

• Lead regular, high-stakes performance review meetings with top-tier, high-spend vendors.
  

• Collaborate with Functional Managers to design and implement targeted corrective actions for underperforming suppliers.
  

• Champion green logistics by ensuring all procurement activities strictly adhere to our corporate sustainability goals and socially responsible practices.
  

Contract Mastery & Risk Mitigation

• Architect, review, and maintain robust contract templates across your designated markets, ensuring flawless regulatory compliance.
  

• Proactively manage the entire contract lifecycle—from tracking expirations to leading timely renewals—ensuring zero service disruptions.
  

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

The Non-Negotiables:

• Experience: 5 to 7 years of proven expertise in procurement, supplier relationship management, and complex contract negotiations.
  

• Industry Knowledge: A strong background in the shipping liner or broader logistics industry is highly preferred.
  

• Performance Tracking: Deep experience building and tracking supplier performance metrics (KPIs) focused on cost reduction, service quality, and operational efficiency.
  

• Contractual Acumen: A proven track record of managing end-to-end contracts while successfully mitigating organizational risk.
  

• Communication: Exceptional spoken and written English proficiency, combined with the ability to negotiate, influence, and adapt.
  

The Nice-to-Haves:

• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel and PowerPoint).
  

• Working knowledge of SAP systems is considered a strong advantage.