Associate Manager, Category Management
Core
Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for logistics services across China and selected global markets, managing supplier relationships and optimizing costs.
Role type
Associate Manager, Category Management (Logistics/Procurement)
Builds
Logistics service supply chain for food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences products
Domain
Food & Beverage / FMCG / Manufacturing / Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, logistics category management
Preferred skills
industry knowledge (Chemical, Food Ingredients, FMCG), logistics market dynamics in China/APAC, SAP/Ariba/Coupa proficiency
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for logistics services; Lead RFQ/RFP activities and commercial negotiations; Manage supplier performance against KPIs; Drive productivity and network improvement initiatives; Mitigate supply chain and operational risks; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with business needs
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC