Logistics Procurement Manager (NEA, SEA, ANZ)

Job purpose

Deploy the Logistics Procurement Strategy aligned with the business requirements country regulations and the global logistics procurement strategy to deliver optimal Total Cost of Ownership for all Logistics Procurement categories and activities in:

• Northeast Asia (NEA) Japan Korea
• Southeast Asia (SEA) Vietnam Thailand Malaysia Singapore Indonesia

The role drives category performance with effective proactive category management ensuring supply continuity and lead transformation initiatives across the diverse markets of NEA and SEA countries.

Key Accountabilities

• Deploy Regional and Global Logistics Procurement Strategy in alignment with business site and country requirements.
• Deliver continuous improvement by identifying logistics optimization opportunities using benchmarking market intelligence and business inputs.
• Achieve agreed savings cost avoidance and contribution margin impacting benefits through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Lead and ensure successful implementation of logistics change programs in NEA and SEA including change management across multiple stakeholders.
• Strengthen risk management contingency planning and alternative / diversification options for the region.

Key Activities

• Develop a robust logistics procurement strategy for NEA and SEA countries aligned with the global / regional strategy and businesses priorities.
• Full accountability for procurement of all logistics categories including:
• Local and cross border road transportation for DG and Non-DG chemicals which may also need refrigeration solution
• Warehousing for DG and Non-DG chemicals needing Temp. Control and Deep Cold facilities
• Tank Farms (Silo Storage) including Tank Truck Transportation
• Ocean freight (FCL LCL ISO Tanks SOC COC Reefer special equipment)
• Equipment Maintenance of Reefer Containers IBCs ISO Tanks
• Escorting of Dangerous Goods
• Air freight (where relevant for Japan/Korea/SEA)
• Freight Forwarding and Drayage (DG and non-DG cargo)

Strategic Procurement

• Maintain and continuously review Strategic Points of View (SPoVs) for each category.
• Monitor market intelligence freight indices and regulatory developments to adapt category strategies.
• Collaborate engage and align with the stakeholders to further define / refine the specifications and wherever needed challenge constructively the As-Is status quo for a better improved outcome and a long term category strategy.
• Lead effective negotiations and develop robust negotiation strategies.
• End-to-end responsibility for contracting including development approvals and participation in strategic contract reviews.

Team Contribution

• Actively contribute to crossfunctional and crossregional projects within logistics procurement and broader Business Planning Customer Service and Logistics initiatives.
• Support commercial controllers and business units to fully leverage Nouryons buying power.
• Represent Procurement in cross-regional forums and global category discussions.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Identify engage and nurture relationships with strategic logistics partners across NEA & SEA.
• Lead structured supplier business reviews QBRs and performance improvement plans.
• Oversee supplier performance on safety service sustainability compliance and cost.

Analytical Thinking & Business Insights

• Identify synergies across businesses within NEA/SEA and the broader APAC MEIAF Europe and Americas regions.
• Contribute to modelling simulation logistics footprint optimization and mode selection strategies.
• Drive benchmarking across all logistics categories and implement best practices.
• Ensure logistics tools processes and digital platforms are actively used.
• Provide reporting and insights to the leadership and business stakeholders.

Experiences

• At least 5-10 years relevant work experience in logistics procurement or supply chain roles.
• Regional experience across Asian markets or multigeography roles with crosscountry stakeholder management
• Strong logistics operational understanding (shipping road transportation warehousing) including HSE requirements (DG Handling) and basic trade compliance.
• Strong analytical & interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders and colleagues.
• Strong knowledge with proven experience of strategic sourcing methodology (sourcing strategy creation) and contract lifecycle management
• Experience in leading transformation and processimprovement projects.
• Exposure to ocean freight markets regional regulations and logistics cost modelling.

Education&Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering or related field.
• Masters degree in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred.
• Strong communication skills withfluency in both English and Japanese
• Strong analytical negotiation and problemsolving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple markets stakeholders and priorities.
• Proficiency with AI-enabled productivity tools (Palantir M365 Copilot ChatGPT etc.).
• Extensive experience of using MS-Office and SharePoint environment

About Nouryon

If youre looking for your next career move apply today and join Nouryons worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care cleaning paints and coatings agriculture and food pharmaceuticals and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic international diverse and proactive working environment.