Assistant Manager, Freight Procurement & Network Development - Leschaco (Thailand) Ltd.

What you'll be doing

• Implement long-term plans and global/regional procurement strategies for category development locally

• Execute strategic procurement programs that support local operations in alignment with global and regional guidelines

• Work strategically with the Regional Procurement team and local service providers

• Align and implement regional policies, procedures, and standards within the local team and support business development functions

• Manage, develop, and maintain strategic relationships with ocean carriers, co-loaders, and transportation service providers

• Source, identify, negotiate, and register qualified local service providers to support business growth and operations

• Lead and conduct carrier bidding events (RFQs/Tenders), including comprehensive pre-bid and post-bid analysis

• Manage, update, and maintain freight rate schedules and benchmark rates for customer costing

• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes affecting freight operations, proactively communicating potential impacts to management

• Solve daily operational challenges related to carriers and co-loaders locally and across the overseas network

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 7–15 years of experience in carrier procurement, freight forwarding, and transportation management.

• Strong analytical and strategic mindset with proven rate negotiation skills.

• Good knowledge of freight operational computer systems, CargoWise (CW1), and Dangerous Goods (DG) handling.

• Understanding of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 quality management standards and compliance policies.

• Good command of spoken and written English.

• Strong managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Professional personality with a service-oriented mindset.