Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager

The Look Company - North America; United States; Remote; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Look Company is seeking a Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to direct end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and international freight networks as the company expands its global footprint. We value entrepreneurial leadership, hands-on execution, and a deep understanding of global trade, costs, and compliance.

This role reports to executive leadership and offers remote work with international scope.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5+ years of global purchasing and international logistics experience.
• Deep knowledge of global trade, customs, tariffs, and IATA rules, with Asia experience.
• Strong leadership, entrepreneurial mindset and integrity.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and freight networks.
• Negotiate terms, SLAs, and volume pricing globally.
• Plan consolidated container shipping and optimize routes to reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with import/export laws and tariff structures.

Kenntnisse

Global purchasing

International logistics

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Cost optimization

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain software

Jobbeschreibung

The Look Company specializes in providing world‑class visual engagement solutions for sport, retail, and commercial clients around the globe. We are a high‑energy, fast‑paced organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and results. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a driven individuals to help lead our production efforts and support our expanding operations.

At The Look Company, we value creativity, teamwork, and a can‑do spirit. We offer the chance to grow with a global company that rewards initiative, supports professional development, and fosters a culture of belonging and excellence.

Position Overview: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Remote

Reporting To: CEO/President

Executive Summary

As The Look Company continues to expand its global footprint in visual communications, large-format displays, and event dressing, establishing a resilient, highly efficient supply chain is critical. We are seeking an ambitious, strategic Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to direct our end-to‑end procurement, supplier management, and international freight networks.

Above all, this high‑impact role requires an exceptionally trusted operator with extensive international experience and comprehensive global logistics expertise. Reporting directly to executive leadership and general counsel, you will serve as a key steward of our global network—balancing high‑level trade strategy with precise tactical execution.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in complex international markets (with a strong preference for experience in Asian manufacturing hubs). You possess strong managerial polish and hands‑on familiarity across diverse manufacturing methods—from advanced metals and additive printing to technical textiles and machinery. Leveraging cutting‑edge tools and software, container optimization, and tariff strategies, you will build fail‑safe, contingency‑backed supply chains that ensure operational agility, cost efficiency, and absolute reliability worldwide.

Key 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: Targeted reduction in overall landed costs via container optimization, route consolidation, and competitive re‑negotiations.
• Supply Chain Continuity: Zero disruption in major project delivery schedules through effective secondary/contingency sourcing and proactive risk management.
• Supplier Performance: Maintaining high‑quality control standards, on‑time delivery metrics, and defect‑free rates across all global vendor lines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of direct experience managing global purchasing, procurement, and international logistics. A proven track record of strong tenure with prior employers (e.g., 5+ years at previous roles) is highly preferred.
• International Expertise: Deep understanding of global trade, customs clearance, tariffs, import/export regulations, and IATA rules. Hands‑on experience working directly with overseas suppliers, particularly in Asia (Cambodia specifically), is a major advantage.
• Technical Sourcing Aptitude: Solid foundational knowledge of metal fabrication, textiles, additive manufacturing, and machinery acquisition relevant to display infrastructure and visual communications.
• Soft Skills & Leadership: Confident, polished executive presence; an entrepreneurial "go‑getter" mindset with high adaptability, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Uncompromising Trust & Integrity: Demonstrates the highest ethical standards, discretion, and reliability required to manage core global vendor relationships and major capital expenditures independently.
• Languages: Multilingual capabilities (particularly relevant Asian region languages) are highly desirable.

Key Performance Attributes

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Solves complex global logistics puzzles proactively rather than waiting for direction.
• Detail‑Oriented: Thorough in regulatory compliance, tariff documentation, and container planning.
• Resilient Planner: Always builds "Plan B" contingency options and backup supply lines into every procurement pipeline.