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