Regional Procurement Manager for Logistics Category

About this Position This position leads key procurement logistics activities across Japan and Korea, shaping strategic supplier management and regional supply chain optimization. It plays a critical role in enhancing operational performance, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting long‑term logistics strategy development. What you´ll do Oversee regional and local warehousing, transportation, customs brokerage, and parcel services in alignment with Global Category Team Leads. Implement regional and local procurement logistics projects and initiatives. Report directly to the Head of Procurement Logistics APAC. Develop mid and long‑term strategies to optimize the global and regional supply base. Define and manage the supplier portfolio while building new strategic supplier relationships. Challenge and enhance objectives, financial targets, and risk‑mitigation strategies set by Global Material or Category Leads. Maintain industry insights, lead regionally steered sourcing projects, and manage tender processes, especially for M A portfolios. Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to drive cost reduction, improve service levels, manage pricing development, and conduct supplier performance reviews.