Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Contexte et environnement

Typology of contacts related to the position : Internal & external

Stakeholders connected to the position : - External Directors and Managers of suppliers/vendors for contract negotiations - Internal

Leadership team for reporting and stakeholder management

Contacts related to the position : The position requires negotiation skills

Activités

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

Profil du candidat

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