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Staff Category Manager

Gelang Patah, Johor💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-15 → 2026-09-28

Core

Managing packaging category strategy, supplier performance, and sourcing execution for manufacturing locations in Malaysia and China.

Role type

Staff Category Manager (Packaging)

Builds

Packaging supply for medical device manufacturing

Domain

Medical device manufacturing / Supply Chain

Required skills

Supplier sourcing and negotiation, Category strategy execution, Cost reduction and should-cost analysis, Supplier risk management, Compliance with quality and regulatory systems, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

SAP or ERP systems, Power BI, Six Sigma, Contract negotiation

Technologies

SAP, Power BI

Responsibilities

Own and execute packaging category strategies for Malaysia and China manufacturing sites, Lead supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing performance management, Act as the primary procurement contact for regional packaging suppliers, Support new product introductions, packaging changes, supplier qualifications, and capacity expansions, Drive cost reduction initiatives, should-cost analysis, and productivity programs, Manage supplier risk through assessments, business continuity planning, and mitigation actions, Ensure supplier compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and ESG standards, Track and report key category metrics related to cost, quality, delivery, and risk, Support CAPEX, and OPEX planning in partnership with Finance, Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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