Category Manager – Indirect Category
Core
Develop and execute category strategies for Indirect categories across Malaysia and Singapore, driving sourcing excellence, supplier performance, and value creation.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Sustainable savings, cash flow improvement, risk management, and operational excellence for the region.
Domain
FMCG / Manufacturing / Multinational Procurement
Required skills
Category Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Commercial Management, Procurement Analytics, Spend Management, Financial Acumen, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, ERP Systems, Project Management
Preferred skills
Indirect Procurement in FMCG/Manufacturing, Cross-functional Stakeholder Management, Leadership
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies; Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market assessments and negotiations; Manage strategic contracts and supplier performance; Partner with internal stakeholders to provide procurement expertise; Monitor supply market developments and supplier risks; Support procurement transformation and process improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC