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.