Remote Global Purchasing & Logistics Leader

the look company - north america; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,100,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Look Company is seeking a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to direct end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and international freight networks as it expands its global footprint in visual communications.

The role requires entrepreneurial leadership, extensive international experience, and hands-on familiarity with metals, textiles, additive manufacturing, and machinery, with a strong emphasis on Asia, tariff strategies, and contingency planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of direct experience managing global purchasing, procurement, and international logistics.
• Deep understanding of global trade, customs clearance, tariffs, import/export regulations, and IATA rules.
• Hands-on experience with overseas suppliers, particularly in Asia (Cambodia specifically), is a major advantage.

Responsibilities

• Technical Sourcing: Lead international procurement across diverse product categories essential to our display and signage operations, including metal fabrication, additive manufacturing, technical textiles, and machinery.
• Supplier Relationship Management & Stewardship: Inherit, nurture, and optimize relationships with existing global vendor partners. Act as a trusted primary contact to ensure strong long-term alignment, continuous vendor performance, and competitive, best-in-market pricing.
• Vendor Diversification & Business Continuity: Identify, vet, and integrate new global suppliers alongside established partners, securing robust secondary and contingency suppliers to guarantee business continuity when primary sources face delays.
• Contract Negotiations & Margin Optimization: Negotiate terms, service-level agreements, and volume pricing across all new and existing vendor lines to maximize cost efficiency while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Container & Shipment Consolidation: Plan and execute consolidated container shipping strategies to maximize space utilization, streamline shipping routes, and minimize freight expenditures.
• International Trade & Customs Compliance: Manage end-to-end import/export logistics in full compliance with IATA regulations, global trade laws, customs requirements, and tariff structures.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Analyze and continuously refine global shipping lanes to improve delivery timelines, mitigate international transit risks, and reduce landed costs.
• Strategic Leadership & Innovation: Tech Integration: Utilize cutting-edge tools/software and modern supply chain software to enhance demand forecasting, container planning, and operational workflows.
• Global Network Development: Cultivate strong operational relationships internationally, with a strong focus on key manufacturing regions.
• Cross-Functional Autonomy: Work with high autonomy, discretion, and accountability alongside executive leadership and General Counsel.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Cost Savings & Margin Growth; Supply Chain Continuity; Supplier Performance.

Job description

The Look Company is seeking a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to direct end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and international freight networks as it expands its global footprint in visual communications.

The role requires entrepreneurial leadership, extensive international experience, and hands-on familiarity with metals, textiles, additive manufacturing, and machinery, with a strong emphasis on Asia, tariff strategies, and contingency planning.