Freight & Sourcing Manager

Air Liquide; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gases company in Malaysia is looking for a strategic sourcing lead for its maritime unit. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in procurement or supply chain, a strong negotiation background, and the ability to align local sourcing with global strategies. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of additional languages is a plus. This position involves building supplier relationships, optimizing operational processes, and managing key procurement activities to enhance financial performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Fluency in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate high-value contracts for molecules and transport.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and report efficiencies.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Problem-solving

Job description

AL Maritime – Business Unit Overview

AL Maritime is a business unit within GM&T (Global Markets & Technologies). The activity is articulated around four main businesses: Global Helium, Global Rare Gases, Offshore Energies and Maritime Cryogenic Supply. It is a very international environment, managing multiple locations worldwide.

As part of AL Maritime, Cryogenic Tank Services (CTS) is a Malaysian entity acquired in 2015. CTS specializes in cryogenic tank and equipment rental for the offshore and maritime industries, as well as cryogenic transport of molecules, and provides a full range of repair and testing services.

Your Core Mission

Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the end‑to‑end sourcing strategy in collaboration with global and regional industrial direction and procurement teams.

Sourcing Excellence: Build a high‑performance sourcing model for molecules and sea/road freight, ensuring safety, quality, and cost‑competitiveness.

Process Ownership: Lead the full procurement lifecycle—from supplier selection and qualification to contract negotiation and performance monitoring.

Stakeholder Synergy: Act as the strategic bridge between Malaysian operations and global clusters to align on long‑term supply chain goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Map resource needs, manage RFQs, and negotiate high‑value contracts for molecules and transportation.
• Operational Optimization: Identify optimized routes and digitalise costing tools to improve decision‑making and customer delivery.
• Performance & Efficiency: Drive cost‑reduction initiatives and report on procurement efficiencies to boost the Business Unit’s financial performance.
• Risk Management: Conduct market intelligence to mitigate shipping volatility and ensure business continuity.

Key Connector Responsibilities

• Local: Collaborate with Sales and Operations to align sourcing with commercial and operation needs.
• Global: Act as the primary link for Air Liquide Global, Maritime & APAC Procurement to sync local operations with global strategy.
• External: Manage relationships with freight providers (sea, road, rail) and molecule suppliers to drive performance.

Who Are You?

• Technical Core: You have a solid foundation (5+ years) in procurement or supply chain. We value your technical curiosity and your ability to quickly master the complexities of molecule and freight markets.
• Reliable & Hands‑on: You are a dependable partner who isn’t afraid to "get your hands dirty." You take ownership of finding the best route solutions by working closely with partners on the ground to solve real‑world logistics challenges. You act as a strategic problem‑solver and enjoy diving into cost analysis to uncover competitive advantages that others might miss.
• Adaptable & People‑Focused: You are great at building trust and getting things done across different cultures and departments. You stay motivated in fast‑paced environments and know how to lead and influence others, even when you aren’t their direct manager.
• Global mindset: English fluency is essential. Mandarin, Korean, French or Japanese is a plus. Ready for occasional regional travel.

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.