Key ResponsibilitiesCategory & Strategic ProcurementDevelop and deploy a robust logistics procurement strategy for the IMEA region, aligned to global category strategy and business priorities.
Hold full end-to-end procurement accountability across the region's logistics categories, including:
Local and international road transportation, including for dangerous goods (DG) and temperature-controlled/refrigerated shipments
Warehousing, including temperature-controlled and deep-cold facilities
Tank farms (silo storage) and tank truck transportation
Ocean freight (FCL, LCL, ISO tanks, SOC, COC, reefer and special equipment)
Equipment maintenance for reefer containers, IBCs and ISO tanks
Escorting of dangerous goods
Air freight, freight forwarding and drayage (DG and non-DG cargo)
Jointly lead or support, with the Global Category Manager and Regional Procurement Leaders, procurement for Fleet (ISO tanks, IBCs, containers) and Global Express Shipment (air and parcel).
Maintain and continuously refresh Strategic Points of View (SPoVs) for each category, informed by market intelligence, freight indices and regulatory developments.
Lead sourcing negotiations and own contracting end-to-end, including development, approvals and participation in strategic contract reviews.
Performance & Continuous ImprovementIdentify and deliver logistics optimization opportunities through benchmarking, market intelligence and business input.
Achieve agreed savings, cost avoidance and margin-contribution targets through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation.
Lead the successful implementation of logistics change programs across IMEA, including change management across multiple stakeholders.
Strengthen risk management, contingency planning and supplier diversification for the region.
Supplier Relationship ManagementIdentify, engage and build relationships with strategic logistics partners across IMEA.
Lead structured supplier business reviews, quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and performance improvement plans.
Oversee supplier performance against safety, service, sustainability, compliance and cost measures.
Collaboration & Business InsightRepresent Procurement in cross-regional forums and global category discussions.
Contribute to cross-functional and cross-regional projects spanning logistics procurement, business planning, customer service and broader logistics initiatives.
Identify synergies across businesses within IMEA and with the broader APAC, Europe and Americas regions.
Support commercial teams and business units in fully leveraging Nouryon's combined buying power.
Contribute to logistics network modelling, footprint optimization and mode-selection strategy.
Provide regular reporting and insight to leadership and business stakeholders, and ensure full adoption of logistics tools, processes and digital platforms.
What You BringExperience5–10+ years of relevant experience in logistics procurement or supply chain roles.
Regional experience across Middle East, Africa, India or other multi-geography markets, with proven cross-country stakeholder management.
Solid operational understanding of logistics — ocean, road and air freight, and warehousing — including HSE requirements for dangerous goods handling and basic trade compliance.
Proven track record in strategic sourcing methodology, sourcing strategy development and contract lifecycle management.
Experience leading transformation and process-improvement initiatives.
Exposure to ocean and air freight markets, regional regulation, and logistics cost modelling.
EducationBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field.
A Master's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred but not required.
Skills & AttributesFluent in English, both written and spoken; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving capability.
Ability to manage multiple markets, stakeholders and competing priorities in parallel.
Comfortable working with AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT, Palantir).
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint.
Results-driven, with strong personal integrity and a collaborative, change-positive mindset.
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