Regional Transport & Trade Procurement Expert - Logistics Asia & Pacific

Within H&M, our Logistics network ensures a seamless, flexible, and swift distribution process, by delivering products to our stores and online customers, every single day. Working as part of a demand-driven, efficient, circular supply chain, our dynamic logistics teams are consciously committed to and guided by our values.  We work with scalable and innovative technical solutions, with our customer in mind. We don’t just go with the flow- we manage it, together with our service-focused, competent, motivated teams around the world.

Simply put, our Logistics function ensures the right product arrives at the right place, at the right time, with the right quality and at the right cost within all channels– with the least possible impact on the environment.

Welcome to Logistics!

As Transport & Trade Procurement Expert you are responsible in leading procurement activities from initiation to contract finalization in close collaboration with key stakeholders to attain the best possible Transport & Trade related suppliers and contracts in the Logistics Region.

Key responsibilities

• Secure that procurement is done in line with defined Category Strategy (e.g. nr of services per market, sustainability goals etc.) including operational and commercial goals.
• Responsible to ensure that key cross-functional stakeholders are involved in the procurement process to define goals & strategy, business needs and risks, also assessing new and existing suppliers, evaluating offers and enabling decision making.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Contract Managers to identify and implement the most optimal procurement-, negotiation- and commercial strategy in the Logistics Region.
• Responsible for presenting the outcome of the procurement process and recommending the best deal.
• Responsible to follow governance process according to agreed thresholds and approval rights.
• Ensure that market analysis, benchmarking and due-diligence are part of procurement process, also securing follow-up of the outcome of the procurement process over time.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Define needs and constantly improve procurement tools to streamline processes, maintain accurate records and improve databases, benchmarking and transparency.
• Actively stay up-to-date on global logistics end-to-end operational status, KPIs, issues and risks.
• Identify sustainability opportunities and challenges from a social, economic and environmental perspective.

• Deep expertise and proven experience in procurement and negotiation for Logistics related services and processes, also providing good understanding of global standards and local legislations.
• Good ability to collaborate, interact and navigate with different teams and stakeholders, both internally and externally, with all levels of seniority.
•  Strong understanding of logistics supplier requirements as well as compliance-, sustainability- and performance criteria.
• Good analytical and financial knowledge, consistently focusing on driving customer value and improving profitability to generate business value.
• Comprehensive experience of working with Transportation sourcing across markets in high complexity environment.
• Ability to independently draft and present deliverables, recommendations, and communications strategies.
• Structured way of working - flexible and pragmatic approach to secure quick wins.
• Preferably with previous experience procuring within Asia Pacific Region.
• Preferably able to speak Japanese, Korean language and English.

Are you ready to join?

This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible with direct reporting line to the Regional Transport & Trade Commercial Manager. Travel is required. Please apply by sending your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than October 3, 2025. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Inclusion & Diversity
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.