Sourcing Director

Our client is a leading global logistics service provider offering tailor-made solutions across the entire supply chain. From multimodal transport and efficient warehousing to seamless customs clearance and innovative value-added services, they support businesses across a wide range of industries.
They are seeking an Air Freight Product Marketing Manager to act as the marketing subject matter expert for air freight, bridging product strategy and commercial execution across regional and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Air Freight point of contact and subject matter expert for Marketing, supporting alignment on product positioning, customer segmentation, and key messaging
• Initiate and support the development and execution of omnichannel marketing plans and campaigns aligned with the air freight product strategy
• Support product awareness, lead generation, retention, and business priorities through events, webinars, and other initiatives
• Initiate and support the creation and maintenance of sales materials including product presentations, case studies, and campaign content
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and sales enablement initiatives
• Plan and support the launch of new products and enhancements, coordinating go-to-market activities and internal and external communications
• Contribute to continuous improvement of product offerings through feedback and market insights
• Initiate, plan, and support internal and external communication activities including product-related updates, events, and cross-team initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing or product management, ideally within logistics and a B2B environment
• Understanding of air freight products and the freight forwarding industry is preferred
• B2B marketing experience is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making
• Project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate differing perspectives and seniority levels across cross-functional teams
• Proactive, collaborative, and resilient with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Our client is a fast-growing international food company with decades of heritage in processed meat and plant-based food products, now establishing its APAC headquarters in Thailand. The company is building a founding leadership team to drive regional sourcing, quality, and operational strategy.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Sourcing Director will independently identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers of raw food ingredients and packaging materials across APAC, delivering meaningful cost savings against the company's current European and US supply base. 

This is a sourcing role focused on supplier discovery through to first purchase, after which ongoing relationships are handed to procurement teams. It is a founding hire building the function from scratch, with potential to grow a team as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Scout and identify alternative suppliers for raw food ingredients including soy protein isolates, flavours, oils, and starches, as well as packaging materials across China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and broader APAC
• Attend industry trade shows and exhibitions to discover new supplier opportunities
• Conduct factory visits and initial supplier assessments before escalating to QA for formal audit
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified, cost-competitive suppliers
• Coordinate with QA to understand specifications, food safety requirements, and quality standards before initiating supplier engagement
• Manage the sample procurement and lab testing process for new ingredients
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and initial commercial terms with prospective suppliers
• Execute the full sourcing cycle through to first purchase, then hand off to procurement
• Benchmark APAC-sourced alternatives against current European and US pricing to quantify savings opportunities
• Report directly to the CEO on sourcing pipeline, savings delivered, and supplier quality status
• Provide transparent and detailed documentation on all supplier interactions, pricing, and commercial terms
• Deliver quantifiable cost savings targets on priority ingredient categories within the first 12 months
• Work closely with QA teams across the group to ensure all sourced materials meet Israeli, European, and company-specific food safety standards
• Coordinate with plant operations on material requirements, lead times, and logistics
• Provide APAC market intelligence and supplier alternatives to support the group's existing procurement needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 8 to 10 or more years of experience in food ingredient sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within food manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience sourcing raw materials from China including factory assessment and negotiation
• Strong understanding of food ingredient specifications including proteins, flavours, functional ingredients, and packaging materials
• Ability to read and interpret food specification documents
• Familiarity with food safety certification frameworks such as BRC, IFS, or FSSC 22000
• Experience in food manufacturing across processed meat, plant-based food, alternative protein, or RTE and RTC categories is preferred
• Experience in OEM or contract manufacturing environments is an advantage
• Familiarity with Israeli or European food safety import requirements is advantageous
• Food safety or supply chain certifications are preferred but not required
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Mandarin Chinese proficiency at conversational to business level is strongly preferred