Category Manager (Cahya Mata Sarawak Management Services Sdn Bhd, Kuching)

Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a category expert in procurement and supply chain management. This role involves identifying market leaders, setting KPI objectives, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to implement cost-reduction activities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in procurement and strategic sourcing, with at least 7 years of relevant experience. A dynamic and motivated individual will thrive in this environment, contributing to the company's growth and success. If you are ready to take on a challenging role that offers significant career growth and opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of procurement and supply chain experience required.
• Strong acumen in indirect categories and strategic sourcing principles.
• 5 years of SAP or ERP system background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify market leaders and trends to recommend category initiatives.
• Set and meet KPI objectives for savings and supply security.
• Set and meet KPI targets for savings, turnaround time and supply security.
• Apply and implement SCM standards, tools, and processes in a multi-business organization.
• Meet regularly with critical suppliers to discuss performance, planning, and pricing.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Supplier Management

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• A category expert to identify market leaders and trends while conducting ongoing research and recommends new and upcoming category initiatives that exceed internal customers’ wants and expectations;
• Must operate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, IT, and other related departments to support bottom-line cost;
• Set and meet KPI objectives and targets for savings, turnaround time and supply security;
• Applies and implements SCM (Supply Chain Management) standards, tools, and processes in a multi-business organization;
• Meet regularly with critical suppliers for discussion on performance, planning, pricing, and future development activities;
• Lead internal cross-functional efforts to identify and quickly implement cost-reduction activities;
• Coordinate efforts of inter-company sourcing teams focused on reducing cost through utilizing purchasing leverage, standardization, technology changes, and overall market knowledge;
• Ensure that all other duties set by the line manager are being completed in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience in direct/indirect procurement with demonstrated successful career path;
• Strong acumen in indirect categories, supply markets, strategic sourcing principles, contract and supplier management;
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible procurement, supply chain, commercial contract development, or contract management experience required;
• 5 years of SAP or other ERP system background is desirable.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete resume with supporting documents, current and expected salary, contact number and enclose a recent passport-sized photograph to:

Human Capital Planning Unit (Group HR Department)
Cahya Mata Sarawak Management Services Sdn Bhd
T: [phone] / F: [phone]
E: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2 May 2022

All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates shall be notified. Remuneration package for the successful candidate shall commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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