Category Manager ( Indirect Procurement )

Role purpose 

• Functional reporting directly to the Head of Indirect Procurement APAC and taking functional and strategic direction from the Global Category Managers and Global Sub Category managers to ensure the deployment of the global Sub-Category strategy including appropriate, and agreed, modifications to the global strategy to fit the needs of the region 

• In cases where the is no global Category management, develop, validate, and implement sustainable category and sub-category strategies which are closely aligned with business requirements.  Strategies will typically cover a 1 to 3 year time horizon 

• Build relationships and work closely with the Procurement Business Partner organisation in the region to ensure the Business Partners fully understand the strategies and are able to leverage them in supporting their clients requirements 

• Provide expert external supply market knowledge across the category 

• Manage risk with third parties as well as achieve operational compliance across all Indirect Procurement activities relevant to the category 

• Deliver targeted savings within the category ensuring no adverse impact on quality and time requirements 

Knowledge, skills & experience 

Critical knowledge 

• Capability in developing sourcing strategies and leading the implementation 

• Good knowledge of internal purchasing procedures and processes, and solid knowledge of the external trends and best practice. 

• Leadership of complex multi country sourcing teams and projects 

• Ability to develop performance measures for Sub-Categories with stakeholders 

• Deep knowledge of the relevant supply markets, keep up to date on market development 

Critical skills 

• Strategy development and implementation  

• Development of strategic relationships with suppliers 

• Strong business partnering experience and stakeholder management 

• Strong negotiation skills 

• Contract management skills 

• Ability to influence peers and indirectly managed teams  

• Good communication and presentation competencies  

• Project Management skills  

Critical experience 

• Good procurement experience, at least 5-8 years in a procurement role 

• Category Management Experience in Engineering, Ulilities and Waste  

• Working in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment 

• Project team leadership (geographically dispersed and cross-functional with proven results) 

• Proven track record of success in negotiations with suppliers 

• Degree, commercial qualification e.g. MBA/Engineering  

• Regional travel will be required periodically. 

• Incumbent must be able to work in a Virtual Team 

• Night calls with global category teams required about once or twice a week.   

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