Context & Environment
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
Activities
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
Candidate Profile
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
Domain: Logistic
Type of contract: Regular position
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Employer company: TOTALENERGIES MARKETING ASIA-PACIFIC MIDDLE EAST