APAC Indirect Procurement Leader: Category Manager

Institut Straumann AG; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 120 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Institut Straumann AG in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Category Manager for indirect procurement across APAC to develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities and Travel. You will lead negotiations, drive process improvements, and ensure supplier performance and compliance while collaborating with stakeholders regionally.

Requires 10+ years in sourcing/procurement, strong project management, English proficiency, and knowledge of e-Procurement systems such as

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in sourcing/procurement.
• Strong knowledge of supplier qualification systems and vendor performance management.
• Proven project management and problem-solving skills.
• Business proficiency in English level (spoken and written).
• Experience of Ms. Office Suite particularly Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint, along with database management skills.
• Knowledge of e-Procurement system, SAP & GEP-Smart is an advantage

Responsabilidades

• Strategic Sourcing Management: Identify indirect sourcing opportunities and align with regional execution.
• Standardize and optimize procurement processes and workflows.
• Establish and enhance supplier qualification procedures.
• Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and related projects to improve procurement performance.
• Support day-to-day procurement operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Negotiation

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in sourcing/procurement

Ferramentas

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

GEP-Smart

Database management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Institut Straumann AG in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Category Manager for indirect procurement across APAC to develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities and Travel. You will lead negotiations, drive process improvements, and ensure supplier performance and compliance while collaborating with stakeholders regionally.

Requires 10+ years in sourcing/procurement, strong project management, English proficiency, and knowledge of e-Procurement systems such as