Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager

Position Overview: Full Time, Permanent Location: Remote

Reporting To: CEO/President Role Status: Vacant; new position

Executive Summary: As The Look Company continues to expand its global footprint in visual communications, large-format displays, and event dressing, establishing a resilient, highly efficient supply chain is critical. We are seeking an ambitious, strategic Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager to direct our end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and international freight networks. Above all, this high-impact role requires an exceptionally trusted operator with extensive international experience and comprehensive global logistics expertise. Reporting directly to executive leadership and general counsel, you will serve as a key steward of our global network—balancing high-level trade strategy with precise tactical execution. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in complex international markets (with a strong preference for experience in Asian manufacturing hubs). You possess strong managerial polish and hands-on familiarity across diverse manufacturing methods—from advanced metals and additive printing to technical textiles and machinery. Leveraging cutting-edge tools and software, container optimization, and tariff strategies, you will build fail-safe, contingency-backed supply chains that ensure operational agility, cost efficiency, and absolute reliability worldwide. Key Responsibilities Global Purchasing & Procurement Strategy Technical Sourcing: Lead international procurement across diverse product categories essential to our display and signage operations, including metal fabrication, additive manufacturing, technical textiles, and machinery. Supplier Relationship Management & Stewardship: Inherit, nurture, and optimize relationships with existing global vendor partners. Act as a trusted primary contact to ensure strong long-term alignment, continuous vendor performance, and competitive, best-in-market pricing. Vendor Diversification & Business Continuity: Identify, vet, and integrate new global suppliers alongside established partners, securing robust secondary and contingency suppliers to guarantee business continuity when primary sources face delays. Contract Negotiations & Margin Optimization: Negotiate terms, service-level agreements, and volume pricing across all new and existing vendor lines to maximize cost efficiency while maintaining strict quality standards. Logistics, Freight & Network Optimization Container & Shipment Consolidation: Plan and execute consolidated container shipping strategies to maximize space utilization, streamline shipping routes, and minimize freight expenditures. International Trade & Customs Compliance: Manage end-to-end import/export logistics in full compliance with IATA regulations, global trade laws, customs requirements, and tariff structures. Supply Chain Optimization: Analyze and continuously refine global shipping lanes to improve delivery timelines, mitigate international transit risks, and reduce landed costs. Strategic Leadership & Innovation Tech Integration: Utilize cutting-edge tools/software and modern supply chain software to enhance demand forecasting, container planning, and operational workflows. Global Network Development: Cultivate strong operational relationships internationally, with a strong focus on key manufacturing regions. Cross-Functional Autonomy: Work with high autonomy, discretion, and accountability alongside executive leadership and General Counsel. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Cost Savings & Margin Growth: Targeted reduction in overall landed costs via container optimization, route consolidation, and competitive re-negotiations. Supply Chain Continuity: Zero disruption in major project delivery schedules through effective secondary/contingency sourcing and proactive risk management. Supplier Performance: Maintaining high-quality control standards, on-time delivery metrics, and defect-free rates across all global vendor lines.

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of direct experience managing global purchasing, procurement, and international logistics. A proven track record of strong tenure with prior employers (e.g., 5+ years at previous roles) is highly preferred. International Expertise: Deep understanding of global trade, customs clearance, tariffs, import/export regulations, and IATA rules. Hands-on experience working directly with overseas suppliers, particularly in Asia (Cambodia specifically), is a major advantage. Technical Sourcing Aptitude: Solid foundational knowledge of metal fabrication, textiles, additive manufacturing, and machinery acquisition relevant to display infrastructure and visual communications. Soft Skills & Leadership: Confident, polished executive presence; an entrepreneurial \"go-getter\" mindset with high adaptability, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail. Uncompromising Trust & Integrity: Demonstrates the highest ethical standards, discretion, and reliability required to manage core global vendor relationships and major capital expenditures independently.

Languages: Multilingual capabilities (particularly relevant Asian region languages) are highly desirable. Key Performance Attributes Entrepreneurial Spirit: Solves complex global logistics puzzles proactively rather than waiting for direction. Detail-Oriented: Thorough in regulatory compliance, tariff documentation, and container planning. Resilient Planner: Always builds \"Plan B\" contingency options and backup supply lines into every procurement pipeline.