Regional Procurement Manager

About this Position Regional Procurement Manager overseeing logistics categories including warehousing, transport, and customs. Drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. Leads regional projects, risk assessments, and innovation initiatives.What You´ll Do Regional and local responsibility for Warehousing, Transportation, Customs Brokerage, On-carriage, Parcel services in collaboration with the Global Category Team LeadsImplementation of regional and local Purchasing Logistics ProjectsDirectly reporting into the Head of Procurement Logistics APACDevelopment of middle and long-term strategies to best leverage of the global and regional supply baseDefinition and management of the supplier portfolio as well as establishment of new strategic supplier relationshipsChallenges and enriches herewith the objectives, goals and strategies, incl. short/mid/long term financial targets and risk mitigation proposed by the Global Material Group Lead (MGL) or Category Team Lead (CTL)Maintenance and documentation of industry insights and innovations from the marketsProject management of regionally steered sourcing activities, prioritized Logistics Set-Up Optimization via tenders for the M&A portfolioConducts periodical risk assessment and designs and manages adequate countermeasures for selected spendOperation with Supply Chain teams of the business units in order to identify projects leading to cost reduction and service improvementManagement of the net price development for respective categories / basketsPerformance Review and SRM with core/challengers in the regionCoordinate workstream within Procurement Logistics, e.g. Saving projects, Sustainability, Innovation, etc. What makes you a good fit Preferably University Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business AdministrationMinimum 5 years of experience in Logistics Sourcing and Supply Chain experience is a plusKnowledge of the APAC logistics markets including supply base, general industry information, good purchasing practices and knowledgeable in contractingLogistics sourcing experience in FMCG or Chemical industry is a plusExcellent communication skills with influencing and convincing abilitiesProject management knowledge and team player attitudeStrong Analytical thinking and conceptual skillsConceptual and Business Case Development capabilityGood purchasing practices, negotiation skill and knowledgeable in contractingWorking proficiency in English is required, other Asian languages are an advantageExperience with APAC Logistics Market including supply base, general industry information, good purchasing practices and knowledgeable in contractingExperience with Microsoft Office, SAP Ariba, Transport Management Systems (e.g. OTM), e-sourcing tool (Coupa) Some perks of joining Henkel Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per yearDiverse national and international growth opportunitiesGlobal wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programsGender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeksEmployee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching sharesOutpatient Medical and Specialist Coverage for employees and eligible dependentsLife, Hospital, Personal Accident Insurance CoverageFlexible Benefits covering Dental, Vaccination, Eye screenings etc for employees and eligible depAccess to company products at discounted priceAt Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.