Strategic Global Logistics, CAPEX & MRO Leader

Arbex; Tadworth; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Flexible Savings and spending accounts

Private Medical Insurance

Diverse income protection insurance

Job summary

Arbex is seeking a senior procurement and global supply chain lead to drive ocean freight, CAPEX, and MRO strategies. You will own carrier relationships, renegotiate contracts, and work with Engineering on CAPEX sourcing while building a global MRO program and achieving substantial annual savings.

The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Finance, and Operations, with a travel expectation up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in procurement/supply chain with direct Ocean Freight expertise.
• CAPEX sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Freight market modeling, TCO analysis, and carrier contract negotiation skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Operations).

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategies for Ocean Freight, CAPEX, and MRO categories.
• Own ocean carrier relationships — renegotiate global contracts and drive rate optimization.
• Partner with Engineering on CAPEX sourcing strategy and supplier pre-qualification.
• Build a global MRO program — vendor consolidation and catalog automation.
• Deliver $30–45M in annual savings across the portfolio.
• Manage supply chain risk — geopolitical disruption and port delays.
• Drive digitization: freight TMS integration and CAPEX/MRO catalog automation.

Skills

Ocean Freight

CAPEX sourcing

Carrier contract negotiation

TMS integration

Tools

TMS (Transportation Management System)

Job description

Arbex is seeking a senior procurement and global supply chain lead to drive ocean freight, CAPEX, and MRO strategies. You will own carrier relationships, renegotiate contracts, and work with Engineering on CAPEX sourcing while building a global MRO program and achieving substantial annual savings.

The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Finance, and Operations, with a travel expectation up to 25%.