Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

HSEQ

. Ensure all service providers comply with TE HSEQ policy.

Sourcing and Procurement

. Negotiate with 3rd party suppliers in Asia Pacific and Middle East to achieve most competitive pricing

. Sourcing of new product supply in APME. Securing supply, services and competitive pricing through contract / service agreements.

. Main interface with Sourcing and Operations, especially when there is a tight supply situation

. Drive negotiations with freight forwarders, warehousing, packaging and storage providers in collaboration with Global and Regional Procurement teams

Cost Optimization, Pricing & Reporting

. Manage and optimize various product supply sources through strategic mapping. Award supply in accordance with best optimal total cost

. Work with sales team to manage product pricing risk through hedging

. Optimize freight cost and ensure storage costs recovery through economic evaluations, monthly stewardship of operating costs through reporting. Contribute to annual budgeting

Operations & Logistics

. Lead Operations Team to ensure seamless and timely order fulfilment. Orders are timely and accurate recorded into the system.

. Supervise day-to-day logistics and supply activities

. Manage monthly supply/demand planning from APME Affiliates and chairs monthly SNOP meetings

. Inventory Planning at storage sites

. Work closely on the chartering of bulk vessels.

. Strategically collaborate with other TE business lines to share the cost saving, freight services, fuel additive operations, base oils purchase and blending operations

. Drive automation and adoption of tools to streamline & improve operations processes

Requirement

Qualification level required for the position : Bachelor's or equivalent level

Technical skills required for the position : Supply/demand planning, logistics operations, Cost and Pricing analysis, SAP, Data analysis, Inventory management, Contract negotiations, Procurement strategy, Contract management

Behavioral competencies required for the position : Team management, Respect for others, Influencing without authority, autonomy

Language skills required for the position : English - advanced level

Specific knowledge required for the position : Crude oil and derivatives market pricing, key competitive landscape for liquid chemical products, container freight shipping market

Level of experience required for the position : Minimum 10 years with regional exposure