APAC Ground Transport Procurement Leader

KLN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company based in Singapore is seeking a Regional Procurement Manager specializing in ground transport. This role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships across Asia. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in logistics procurement, with strong negotiation skills and a background in cross-border transport. The position requires collaboration with finance and sustainability initiatives, along with regional travel (40-50%).

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transport or logistics procurement, with 2 years in a regional senior role.
• Deep experience in cross-border road freight and domestic trucking within Asia.
• Experience in 3PL/4PL logistics or freight forwarding environment highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Asia-wide ground transport procurement strategy.
• Manage regional transport budget and deliver year-on-year savings.
• Lead regional tenders and contract negotiations with vendors.
• Ensure service quality and continuous improvement through performance management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Cross-border logistics

Digital procurement processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

TMS (Transport Management System)

ERP systems

e-Procurement systems

Job description

A logistics management company based in Singapore is seeking a Regional Procurement Manager specializing in ground transport. This role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships across Asia. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in logistics procurement, with strong negotiation skills and a background in cross-border transport. The position requires collaboration with finance and sustainability initiatives, along with regional travel (40-50%).