Purchasing, Category Manager

Role description:

Identify and evaluate cost saving opportunities, reliable supplier base and quality vendors
Owner of market intelligence, final reporting to NA team, and vendor relationships
Manage North Amarica (NA) traded goods sourcing team in SE Asia region
Manage cross- functional sourcing project teams (incl. Sales and NPD)
Master Data management for Traded goods database
Responsible for introduction of new suppliers and the removal of existing suppliers in conformance with the supplier approval process in place.
Understand unit business requirements and ensure timely inclusion to Group category plans.
Ensure cost competitive supply for the unit by running tenders and benchmark exercises in the supply market.
Develop cost savings plans annually, lead negotiations with suppliers

Reporting lines:

Solid line to Global Category Manager, Traded Goods, North Amarica
Dotted line to Senior Global Category Manager, Traded Goods

Main forums, contacts and stakeholders:

North America Commercial and Procurement team, vendors, logistics partners, and traded goods procurement team in region.

Good product sense & well- organized
Good PC proficiency, advanced MS Excel skills with ability to build and maintain complex calculators
At least 3+ year experience in the products Purchasing
Tertiary educated or above in any discipline
Business travel is needed
Previous exposure in packaging industry will be advantageous
At least 1+ year management experience
Good command of spoken & written English, spoken & written Mandarin

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