Head of Procurement

About the client

A top-tier global logistics provider offering end-to-end supply chain, freight, and e-commerce solutions globally. The organization stands out in the market by leveraging digital and AI-driven innovation to deliver highly efficient, reliable, and intelligent logistics services on a global scale.

About the role: Head of Procurement (Malaysia Based)

The role focuses on carrier relationship management, freight rate negotiation, procurement planning, volume consolidation, and commercial coordination with internal sales teams, overseas offices, and Group stakeholders.

You will work closely with major shipping lines, local sales teams, regional procurement counterparts, and overseas offices to identify business opportunities, optimise freight procurement costs, support project shipments and tender submissions, and strengthen the company's overall procurement competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and expand business relationships with major shipping lines and key carrier partners.
• Consolidate and review business volume figures with VIP carriers to strengthen commercial relationships and negotiate better business terms.
• Maintain regular communication with shipping lines to obtain market updates, new service information, and industry trends.
• Circulate relevant carrier market intelligence and updates to internal trade and sales teams.
• Oversee freight procurement activities to ensure competitive pricing, cost efficiency, and reliable shipping capacity.
• Allocate and monitor regional procurement KPIs to ensure procurement performance and key processes are managed effectively.
• Coordinate freight procurement strategies and commercial arrangements with key shipping lines.
• Identify opportunities to optimise freight costs and improve procurement efficiency.
• Monitor freight market movements, carrier pricing, and service developments to support procurement decisions.
• Work closely with local sales teams to support project shipment-related ocean freight procurement activities.
• Assist in preparing freight quotations, commercial proposals, and tender submissions.
• Coordinate with shipping lines to secure competitive rates, space allocation, and suitable shipping solutions for project cargo.
• Provide procurement support and commercial advice to internal sales teams to facilitate business development.
• Liaise with the Group's overseas offices to coordinate and resolve operational and commercial issues involving carriers and freight procurement.
• Coordinate with overseas offices on procurement matters, business requirements, and cross-border shipment arrangements.
• Arrange and coordinate monthly business review meetings with overseas offices and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist Headquarters in coordinating logistics-related aspects of selected e-commerce projects across the Southeast Asia region.
• Work with relevant internal stakeholders to facilitate procurement arrangements and logistics coordination for regional projects.
• Support additional procurement, commercial, and operational initiatives as required by Headquarters or local management.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in freight procurement, shipping line management, carrier relations, or a similar procurement management capacity within the freight forwarding or international logistics industry.
• Candidates with a shipping line background and a strong carrier network are highly preferred.
• Established business relationships with major shipping lines and key carrier partners.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight procurement, freight rate negotiation, carrier management, and shipping market dynamics.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, with good communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

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