Global Logistics & Packaging Category Leader

PerkinElmer Scientific (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer Scientific (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is looking for a Logistics, Warehouse and Packaging Category Leader to oversee procurement across transportation, warehouse and packaging. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services to support an efficient supply chain.

The candidate will lead supplier management, develop RFQ strategies, draft favorable contracts, and drive cost savings with data-driven insights across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related fields with progressive leadership experience in Logistics Procurement; packaging experience a plus.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP software is a plus.
• Experience with a Transportation Management System and a P2P system.
• Expert negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong data analytics skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the category strategy for all modes of transportation (Air, Parcel, Ocean, LTL).
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and onboarding of reliable suppliers; maintain executive-level relationships.
• Sourcing and purchasing of all logistics, warehouse and packaging requirements; drive RFQ strategies.
• Draft contracts to ensure best terms; manage renewal dates.
• Drive year over year cost savings and manage inflation impacts.
• Ensure best-in-class data management for visibility into spend and RFPs.
• Manage freight payment and audit providers to deliver value.
• Evaluate distribution center effectiveness.
• Be a functional expert for assigned categories and support cross-functional partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Logistics procurement

Packaging experience

Negotiation skills

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering or related fields

MBA or equivalent Masters

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Transportation Management System

P2P system

Job description

PerkinElmer Scientific (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is looking for a Logistics, Warehouse and Packaging Category Leader to oversee procurement across transportation, warehouse and packaging. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services to support an efficient supply chain.

The candidate will lead supplier management, develop RFQ strategies, draft favorable contracts, and drive cost savings with data-driven insights across cross-functional teams.