Category Manager

JD.COM; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain-based technology provider in Malaysia, seeks a skilled procurement manager to oversee supplier relationships, manage end-to-end procurement processes, and optimize costs. You'll refine procurement workflows and collaborate across departments to meet business objectives. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and experience in procurement. Join us in enhancing our competitive supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management and procurement techniques.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on cost reduction.
• Familiarity with procurement software and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate high-quality suppliers.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle.
• Monitor market price dynamics and develop strategies.
• Refine procurement workflows and implement procedures.
• Partner with operational teams for tailored solutions.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Execution

Cost Optimization

Process Streamlining

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management: Identify and cultivate high-quality suppliers, establishing a robust evaluation framework for tiered management and performance assessment to ensure a stable, competitive supply chain.
• End-to-End Procurement Execution: Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including price negotiations, contract finalization, and order fulfillment. Resolve order discrepancies and post-sales issues to guarantee timely delivery and quality compliance.
• Cost Optimization Strategy: Monitor market price dynamics to develop procurement strategies. Achieve annual cost reduction targets through centralized purchasing and framework agreements.
• Process Streamlining & Digitization: Refine procurement workflows, implement standardized procedures, and drive digital transformation of procurement systems to enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operational teams to deliver tailored procurement solutions, facilitate interdepartmental coordination, and support overarching business objectives.

About JD.com

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The company’s cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its “Retail as a Service” offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries. JD.com’s business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, industrials, property development and international business. JD.com is ranked 44th on the Fortune Global 500 list and is China’s largest retailer by revenue, serving over 600 million annual active customers. The company has been listed on NASDAQ since 2014, and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2020. Committed to the principles of customer first, innovation, dedication, ownership, gratitude, and integrity, the company's mission is to make lives better through technology, striving to be the most trusted company in the world.

Our Global Business

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com’s operations span China, the U.K., the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the U.S., and many others, serving customers worldwide. Key International Business Segments: Joybuy (online retail business in Europe), International Logistics, Cross-border Import Business, JD Industrials International, JD Property International.

JINGDONG Industrials International

Positioned as a “Trustworthy One-Step Global Supplier for Long-Tail Goods”, JD Industrials provides comprehensive end-to-end industrial supply chain solutions to large overseas enterprises, multinational corporations, and Chinese companies expanding internationally. Currently, its international operations continue to grow into Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Hungary, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and more.