Senior Category Manager

Responsibilities:

• Primary interface with suppliers (of the assigned Categories) for relationship management, establishment of business framework, performance development and overall business review
• Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to devise long term supplier engagement strategies for the Categories
• Source and identify new business partners to meet the changing requirement of the organization
• Develop strategies to continuously maximize cost savings for the organization while maintaining good quality and consistent supply
• Understand long term requirements of the company and engage in strategic planning and collaboration with internal stakeholders to deliver key performance indices
• Organize and lead in Business reviews and Category Review Meetings
• Plan and execute negotiations for tenders, contracts and strategic partnerships, ensuring the organization receives the best value
• Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
• Communicates with leadership (at all levels including corporate) regarding matters of importance within both the functional and business areas

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management.
• Management experience and/or five years of Category Management experience required
• Working experience in subcontractor manufacturing industry will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge in logistics supply chain systems and dynamics
• Able to work under pressure and independently or with a cross functional team
• Innovative, analytical, solution-oriented mindset with problem solving and strategic thinking skills in order to evaluate and provide actionable insights
• Highly effective interpersonal communication and influencing skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to work on various initiatives
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications