Z ustvarjanjem dragocene zapuščine skoraj 150 let vsak dan stremimo k preoblikovanju in izboljšanju življenja. Danes in za prihodnje generacije. Z našimi inovativnimi in trajnostnimi blagovnimi znamkami ter tehnologijami v naših timih sodelavcev po vsem svetu. Henkel zavzema vodilne položaje tako na področju industrije kot tudi potrošniškega blaga: Naš portfolio vključuje dobro znane izdelke za nego las, detergente za pranje perila, mehčalce ter lepila, tesnila in funkcionalne premaze.
Regional Procurement Manager for Logistics Category
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About this Position
This position leads key procurement logistics activities across Japan and Korea, shaping strategic supplier management and regional supply chain optimization. It plays a critical role in enhancing operational performance, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting long‑term logistics strategy development.
What you´ll do
- Oversee regional and local warehousing, transportation, customs brokerage, and parcel services in alignment with Global Category Team Leads.
- Implement regional and local procurement logistics projects and initiatives.
- Report directly to the Head of Procurement Logistics APAC.
- Develop mid and long‑term strategies to optimize the global and regional supply base.
- Define and manage the supplier portfolio while building new strategic supplier relationships.
- Challenge and enhance objectives, financial targets, and risk‑mitigation strategies set by Global Material or Category Leads.
- Maintain industry insights, lead regionally steered sourcing projects, and manage tender processes, especially for M&A portfolios.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to drive cost reduction, improve service levels, manage pricing development, and conduct supplier performance reviews.
What makes you a good fit
- A bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field is required, and a master’s degree is a plus.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Logistics Sourcing and/or Supply Chain, with a focus on the Japan or Korea market, is required.
- Experience with the APAC logistics market—including supply base knowledge, general industry insights, procurement best practices, and contracting expertise—is required.
- Logistics sourcing experience in the FMCG or chemical industry is a plus.
- Working proficiency in English, Korean, and Japanese is required.
- Experience with MS Office, SAP Ariba, Transport Management Systems (e.g., OTM), and e‑sourcing tools (e.g., Coupa) is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with strong influencing and persuasion abilities; project management knowledge; strong analytical and conceptual thinking; business case development capabilities; strong negotiation skills; and a team‑player mindset.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension DC
- Support for Employee Contributions of National Health Insurance
- Support for Medical Check-up
At 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.
JOB ID: 26092945
Job Locations: South Korea, Seoul, Seoul-Mapo
Contact information for application-related questions: recruit.hr@henkel.com
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