Regional Logistics Category Manager (APAC)

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Regional Logistics Category Manager (APAC) to lead logistics sourcing strategies across APAC, manage key supplier relationships and deliver commercial value through strategic procurement initiatives.

You will develop regional category strategies, lead RFx activities, negotiate with suppliers and manage freight, shipping, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL providers, while partnering with stakeholders across multiple countries in the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
• Strong ownership of RFx processes, tender management, and supplier negotiations.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings and commercial value.
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, shipping, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL categories.
• Regional APAC sourcing experience across multiple countries, including Australia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Korea.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills.
• Exposure to SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms is advantageous.
• Candidates from freight forwarders, shipping lines, industrial manufacturing, building materials, or logistics-intensive environments are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional logistics sourcing and category strategies across APAC.
• Lead RFx activities, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage logistics providers across freight, shipping, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL categories.
• Drive cost optimisation, supplier performance, and sourcing excellence initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into sourcing solutions.
• Support procurement process improvements, governance, and best practices across the region.

Skills

Logistics category management

Strategic sourcing

RFx management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Regional Logistics Category Manager (APAC)

Join a global industry leader where you'll drive logistics sourcing strategies across APAC, managing key supplier relationships and delivering commercial value through strategic procurement initiatives.

Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturer with a strong presence across global. Renowned for its operational excellence and extensive supply chain network, the organisation offers significant exposure to regional sourcing strategy and stakeholder management

Description

• Develop and implement regional logistics sourcing and category strategies acrossAPAC
• Lead RFx activities, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management
• Manage logistics providers across freight, shipping, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL categories
• Drive cost optimisation, supplier performance, and sourcing excellence initiatives
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into sourcing solutions
• Support procurement process improvements, governance, and best practices across the region

Profile

• Proven experience in logistics category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement
• Strong ownership of RFx processes, tender management, and supplier negotiations
• Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings and commercial value
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, shipping, transportation, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL categories
• Regional APAC sourcing experience across multiple countries, particularly Australia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Korea
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective sourcing and procurement strategies
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship management skills
• Exposure to SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms will be an advantage
• Candidates from global freight forwarders, shipping lines, industrial manufacturing, building materials, commodity-based businesses, or other logistics-intensive environments will be highly preferred

Job Offer

• Regional APAC procurement scope and stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to drive strategic sourcing decisions and supplier partnerships
• High visibility within a global organisation
• Career progression within a mature procurement function

Join a global industry leader where you'll drive logistics sourcing strategies across APAC, managing key supplier relationships and delivering commercial value through strategic procurement initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturer with a strong presence across global. Renowned for its operational excellence and extensive supply chain network, the organisation offers significant exposure to regional sourcing strategy and stakeholder management

Description

• Develop and implement regional logistics sourcing and category strategies acrossAPAC
• Lead RFx activities, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management
• Manage logistics providers across freight, shipping, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL categories
• Drive cost optimisation, supplier performance, and sourcing excellence initiatives
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into sourcing solutions
• Support procurement process improvements, governance, and best practices across the region

Profile

• Proven experience in logistics category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement
• Strong ownership of RFx processes, tender management, and supplier negotiations
• Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings and commercial value
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, shipping, transportation, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL categories
• Regional APAC sourcing experience across multiple countries, particularly Australia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Korea
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective sourcing and procurement strategies
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship management skills
• Exposure to SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms will be an advantage
• Candidates from global freight forwarders, shipping lines, industrial manufacturing, building materials, commodity-based businesses, or other logistics-intensive environments will be highly preferred

Job Offer

• Regional APAC procurement scope and stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to drive strategic sourcing decisions and supplier partnerships
• High visibility within a global organisation
• Career progression within a mature procurement function

Join a global industry leader where you'll drive logistics sourcing strategies across APAC, managing key supplier relationships and delivering commercial value through strategic procurement initiatives.

Description

• Develop and implement regional logistics sourcing and category strategies acrossAPAC
• Lead RFx activities, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management
• Manage logistics providers across freight, shipping, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL categories
• Drive cost optimisation, supplier performance, and sourcing excellence initiatives
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into sourcing solutions
• Support procurement process improvements, governance, and best practices across the region

Profile

• Proven experience in logistics category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement
• Strong ownership of RFx processes, tender management, and supplier negotiations
• Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings and commercial value
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, shipping, transportation, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL categories
• Regional APAC sourcing experience across multiple countries, particularly Australia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Korea
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective sourcing and procurement strategies
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship management skills
• Exposure to SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms will be an advantage
• Candidates from global freight forwarders, shipping lines, industrial manufacturing, building materials, commodity-based businesses, or other logistics-intensive environments will be highly preferred

Job Offer

• Regional APAC procurement scope and stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to drive strategic sourcing decisions and supplier partnerships
• High visibility within a global organisation
• Career progression within a mature procurement function

If you're passionate about logistics sourcing and enjoy influencing supplier strategy across regional markets, we'd love to hear from you.