Director, Regional Procurement

Reporting to the Senior Director of Regional Operations, the incumbent will lead and optimize procurement operations across the Asia region. This role provides hands-on guidance and support for procurement-related matters(including but not limited to : contract negotiation, vendor management, resource planning, process optimization) in Terminals, Transport, Inland, and Feeders, ensuring alignment with regional and global guidelines.

• Strategic Leadership: Align regional procurement strategies with global policies and drive procurement excellence across Terminals, Transport, Inland, and Feeder services.
• Team & Performance Management: Lead and develop the regional procurement team, optimizing KPIs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with area procurement teams and local experts to implement strategic procurement initiatives. Maintain strong relationships with regional and area service providers.
• Cost Optimization & Savings: Analyze cost structures and vendor performance to identify savings opportunities and support implementation to meet regional cost targets.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Support area teams in vendor selection, contract negotiations, and tender processes across key procurement categories.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure procurement activities align with QEM principles, corporate governance, and global procurement standards.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: Drive new procurement initiatives, including vendor service level agreements and joint ventures, to enhance operational efficiencies.

• Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain, Business, Maritime. 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the shipping, logistics, or transportation industry.
• Strong track record of vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Proven experience in leading and developing regional teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with local procurement teams, global headquarters, and external vendors.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive procurement initiatives.
• Strong cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills to drive procurement savings.
• Experience in vendor performance evaluation and continuous improvement strategies.
• Proficiency in written and spoken mandarin is a strong advantage to lead and facilitate procurement discussions and agreements with vendors in China.

• Expert knowledge of HL systems FIS, DAP, MARS, Compass and other applications
• Expert knowledge of user application systems (MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• ARIS work process knowledge & systems support optimization
• Ability to promptly process data and requests under pressure