An APAC Category Manager - Marketing and Professional Services job has become available. You will be responsible for managing the procurement activities of indirect categories which includes marketing (ATL and BTL) and professional services.

About the APAC Category Manager - Marketing and Professional Services Role:
The scope of this role includes cost savings, supplier development, compliance to contract and procurement process improvement. You will report directly to the Procurement Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Play the function of category leader, monitor contract with suppliers and monitor supplier performance (KPIs and service level) for contract compliance
• Develop and implement a purchasing action plan for category for a sustainable competitive advantage from the perspective of cost, safety, security of supply and innovation
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the procurement process, oversee suppliers’ delivery of materials and services in accordance with standards of price, time, quantity and quality agreed upon
• Develop a capable and engaged procurement team to interface with internal stakeholders, business and supplier partners with capabilities to identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimise sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiency
• Manage governance and control programmes to ensure business continuity, protection of company assets and compliance with corporate and regulatory policies
• Negotiate with suppliers for indirect purchases while ensuring that they meet the company’s standards
• Manage tenders and supplier contracts, documenting them into the system and carrying out the renewal process

To succeed in this APAC Category Manager - Marketing and Professional Services role, you will need to have a solid experience in marketing procurement covering sourcing, purchasing, vendor development, vendor assessment, compliance and improvement projects. Furthermore, you will need to have hands-on experience in warehousing and distribution.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in supply chain management or related field of study
• Five to eight years of indirect material procurement experience; with a track record of leading tenders, negotiations, and contracts
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end strategic procurement/category management
• Ability to manage and execute procurement strategies to support supply chain team as a business partner
• Analytical approach, results-oriented and able to work in a collaborative cross-functional manner
• Strong leadership, influential skills, analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal/communication skills and a team player
• Application is open to Malaysians and/or candidates with existing right to employment in Malaysia

This established company has been a strong global market for their products and have progressive plans in place to support their next growth phase.

If you are forward-thinking and would like to be part of an established organisation, then this APAC Category Manager - Marketing and Professional Services role is a great opportunity for you.

Apply now or email me at Naufal.Shukri@robertwalters.com.my/call me at 03-2303 7064 to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C