Assistant Manager/ Manager -Strategic Buyer

B. Braun Melsungen AG; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical technology company in Penang is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager - Strategic Buyer to enhance procurement strategies. This role entails leading sourcing for CAPEX and MRO categories while managing supplier relationships and achieving KPIs. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience. Competitive benefits and a hybrid working environment are offered.

Benefits

Retirement benefits

Long service awards

Medical insurance

Training and development

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as Strategic Buyer in CAPEX and MRO categories.
• Proven track record in strong negotiation and procurement skills.
• Experience in stakeholder management and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of objectives and KPIs, including savings targets.
• Support category strategy development and local requirements.
• Manage RFX processes, supplier selection, and contract creation.
• Evaluate supplier performance and create development plans.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Job description

Assistant Manager/ Manager - Strategic Buyer Job Description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency, and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency, and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Company: B. Braun Medical Industries S/B

Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management

Working Model: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 6554

Are you passionate about the role of Assistant Manager/ Manager - Strategic Buyer? Do you have experience in sourcing for CAPEX and MRO categories? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!

As a Assistant Manager/ Manager - Strategic Buyer, you will play a vital role in:

Your key responsibilities include:

• Performance Management: Ensure achievement of objectives and KPIs, including savings targets; report on sourcing activities.
• Plan-to-Strategy: Support category strategy development, provide local requirements, participate in working groups, and support implementation.
• Source-to-Contract: Clarify sourcing requests, define strategies, manage RFX processes, supplier selection, contract creation, and monitor contract usage.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage supplier registration, evaluate performance, create development plans, and conduct disqualification if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience as Strategic Buyer in CAPEX and MRO categories.
• Strong negotiation and procurement skills with a proven track record.
• Good communication skills, stakeholder management, analytical mindset, and supplier management experience.

About B. Braun: Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees worldwide. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 offices. The Penang plant, established in 1972, is among the largest in Malaysia and the APAC region, housing the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.

What we offer:

• Retirement benefits, long service awards, medical insurance, training and development, education assistance.

Next steps: Click on the application link, update your information, and submit your CV. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and contact you for an interview if shortlisted. Successful candidates will receive an offer and onboarding guidance. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

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