Location | : | Khlong Toei, Thailand |
Job type | : | Permanent |
Salary | : | 80-100k |
Our client, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, is seeking a Country Procurement Manager to lead procurement efforts and establish long-term, trusted relationships with core suppliers. This role is pivotal in ensuring airfreight product strategies are aligned and volumes develop according to trade lanes, customer, and vertical budgets.
Responsibilities:
Ensure airfreight products and strategies are properly set up, with volumes developing as per aligned trade lanes, customer, and vertical budgets
Align with the country’s commercial head on commercial and product strategies, and review the pipeline to define the right trade lane focus, leveraging internal capabilities, resources, and market data
Build and maintain strong relationships with country-level decision-makers of core carriers and GSAs
Monitor and control core carriers' performance in coordination with the operation and procurement teams, implementing performance reviews and action plans
Integrate all available carriers (or their GSAs) into the country’s operations, ensuring contracts and bank guarantees are aligned with the regional head
Comply with global core carrier policies for top trade lanes by evaluating carriers' performance and establishing objectives aligned with the regional head
Lead the local procurement team, supporting them in delivering competitive rates and services while fostering collaboration
Develop local tariffs with approved subcontractors, managing supplier performance through cost checks and audits
Collaborate with sales management, airfreight operations, and trade lane managers to explore business opportunities
Negotiate rates for key accounts and high-volume trade lanes with regional/global core carriers, securing beneficial agreements
Maintain competitive tariffs and ensure they are updated by the respective PIC (e.g., CTS)
Lead the procurement team to adopt a consolidation-oriented approach to shipment planning and pricing
Foster collaboration between procurement and operations teams during the booking phase, enhancing alignment and efficiency
Utilise digital procurement and booking platforms to streamline processes and increase efficiency
Monitor bookings, intervening in specific cases to maximise profitability
Explore alternative routes and service offerings with a dynamic and solution-oriented mindset
Monitor business cases, assess risks, and generate investment ideas aligned with global product growth strategies
Support the implementation of newly acquired business, working with airfreight operations and other stakeholders
Establish infrastructure for potential gateway setups within the country, ensuring capabilities and flexibility
Act as a channel for market intelligence, providing insights to the commercial head of the country within the framework set by the Regional Product Head
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes affecting the airfreight industry, initiating required actions/changes
Requirements:
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team to achieve targets and drive performance improvements
Strong understanding of market dynamics, with the ability to identify opportunities and develop strategic plans to improve profitability and service quality
Deep knowledge of Profit & Loss (P&L) management, with experience implementing initiatives to positively impact financial performance
Extensive understanding of the airfreight industry, including market trends, regulations, and operational best practices
Ability to make informed decisions within the framework set by higher management, balancing short-term goals with long-term objectives
Proven track record of developing and implementing initiatives to enhance service offerings and improve customer satisfaction
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey strategies, goals, and expectations to team members and stakeholders at all levels
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common objectives
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to overcome challenges and drive continuous improvement
Commitment to achieving measurable results and driving performance improvements in line with organisational objectives
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a global company, driving procurement success and enhancing the company’s presence in the logistics and airfreight sectors.