Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Logistics Procurement Leader to oversee end-to-end logistics sourcing across the Japan, China and Asia Pacific (JCAP) region. This role plays a critical part in enabling a resilient, compliant, and cost-effective pharmaceutical supply chain, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of life-saving medicines to patients.
You will lead procurement across transportation (air/ocean/road), warehousing & distribution, cold chain and thermal protection systems, and distributor management, while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
This role requires strong expertise in GxP-compliant logistics, supplier management, and regional market dynamics, combined with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Logistics Category Leadership (JCAP)
- Define and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned to global procurement and supply chain priorities
- Lead category management across: Transportation (air, ocean, road, multimodal freight) Warehousing & distribution (3PLs, last-mile delivery, hub networks) Cold chain & thermal protection systems (passive/active packaging, qualification, lifecycle management) Distributor sourcing and management
- Align JCAP strategies with global frameworks while adapting to local regulatory and market requirements
2. Pharmaceutical Logistics Sourcing & Compliance
- Lead strategic sourcing, RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution across logistics sub-categories
- Ensure suppliers meet GxP / GDP compliance requirements, including temperature control, traceability, and quality standards
- Partner closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure full compliance in all logistics operations
- Drive cold chain integrity and risk mitigation strategies across the distribution network
3. Supplier & Distributor Management
- Develop and manage a high-performing network of logistics service providers, cold chain solution providers, and distributors
- Implement robust supplier governance, segmentation, and performance scorecards
- Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, temperature excursions, service reliability, cost, and ESG metrics
- Lead business reviews and continuous improvement programs with key suppliers
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, capability enhancement, and innovation partnerships
4. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a trusted partner to Supply Chain, QA, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams
- Translate business priorities into actionable procurement strategies
- Support key initiatives such as: Network design and optimization Product launches and market expansions Distribution model evolution
- Effectively influence stakeholders and challenge the status quo with innovative, value-driven solutions
5. Transformation & Continuous Improvement
- Lead cross-functional projects including: Logistics network optimization Distributor rationalization and performance improvement Cold chain standardization and packaging optimization Cost-to-serve and operational efficiency initiatives
- Drive digitalization, data analytics, and automation in logistics procurement
- Integrate sustainability (ESG) goals, such as carbon footprint reduction in transportation and packaging
6. Governance & Global Collaboration
- Represent JCAP in Global Supplier Strategy Councils and Procurement forums
- Ensure alignment with global category strategies and best practices
- Contribute to the development of procurement capabilities, tools, and governance frameworks
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics
- Strong experience in pharmaceutical / healthcare logistics (highly preferred)
- Demonstrated expertise in: Logistics sourcing (transportation, warehousing, cold chain) Thermal protection and cold chain solutions Distributor sourcing and management models
- Experience working in GxP-regulated environments (GDP/GMP)
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization
- Experience in business transformation, change management, and process improvement
- Exposure to regional (APAC/JCAP) logistics market dynamics and regulatory environments
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including senior leadership engagement
- Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrix organization
- High degree of cultural agility, with experience working across diverse JCAP markets
- Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Self-starter with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset
**Required Skills: **
Adaptability, Commercial Contract Negotiations, Data Analytics, Driving Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing Strategies, Inventory Control Management, Packaging Procurement, Production Planning, Raw Material Sourcing, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Processes, Vendor Management
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05/28/2026
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