Category Manager - Energy Solutions and Construction APAC

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, invites applications for a Category Manager in Energy Solutions and Construction APAC. The role focuses on regional strategy development, supplier negotiations, RFx sourcing, and market intelligence to optimize costs and value for the APAC region.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in energy/construction procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and be fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Strategic category management experience across regions.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Analytical thinker with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Implement regional category strategies with local teams.
• Lead supplier negotiations at regional level.
• Provide RFx sourcing support for key initiatives and budgets.
• Conduct market research to support investments and contracts.
• Develop and manage regional category plans in line with global directions.
• Assess supplier risk and implement mitigating measures.

Skills

Strategy & Category Mgmt

Negotiations

Analytical skills

Business partnering

English fluency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Category Manager - Energy Solutions and Construction APAC

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd 4.2 View all jobs

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

DHL Corporate Procurement is atrustworthybusiness partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group–SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transformthe way DHL Group issourcingproducts, systems and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our biggest asset and by focusing on clear priorities,we drivetangible value forour colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our APAC region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

Job Purpose:

• Implement best regional category specific strategies. Work closely with local procurement teams to ensure identify and recommend ´best in class´ suppliers and maintain good. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at local level.
• Provide professional, end-to-end RFx sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of regional or sub-regional contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers is a key
• Achieving greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring fulfillment of joint goals with internal business partner by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service
• Specialize in strategic sourcing and market/trends of commercial vehicles and fleet related goods & services including maintenance in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and security/stability of supply as needed by the business.
• Develop/upkeep component unit cost databases with the use of advanced big data tools if necessary, to establish cost transparency and understand market developments
• Create product cost models by following the component hierarchy and the supply chain to responsibly create a full cost build-up of the landed product to support budgeting exercises and tender negotiations
• Perform product tear-downs, conduct independent supply cost estimates/analysis, verify assumptions, plus generate/discuss value engineering ideas with the business/suppliers to optimize cost
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with, and develop deep understanding of key business partners’ interests and concerns
• Support the Regional Sourcing Manager in developing an annual regional category management strategy that is in line with global directions
• Participate in regional procurement operations and category virtual team calls on a monthly basis
• Participate in global category management virtual team calls on a bi-weekly basis
• Ongoing risk evaluation and setup of mitigating measures where needed incl. supplier risk assessment
• Evaluate and compare suppliers based on balanced score-card of technical, commercial and sustainability KPIs
• Develop lasting and win-win partnerships both with established suppliers and startups
• Manage larger complexity of specialized contracts and new contract types (e.g. proof-of-concepts with startups, regional frame agreements)

Your profile:

• Strategy & Category Management at a regional level
• Participation in global and regional initiatives
• Procurement Tactics - RFP / RFI Management and alternative procurement levers
• Negotiations skills
• Analytical and presentation skills
• Business partnering skill
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) is a must.
• Fluent in English and good intercultural competency
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• Additional qualification such as MBA, is an added advantage.

Experience Level:

• 5+ years of relevant working experience in any of the Energy Solutions or Construction sub-categories: BESS, PPAs, brown electricity, RECs, green electricity, solar & PV, HVAC, lighting, fit-outs, renovations, reinstatements
• Proven track record in managing projects and leading negotiations of mid/large volume, high impact and with different degrees of complexity
• Willingness and ability to travel minimum 20% (under normal circumstances)
• Candidates with these prior working experiences in the following will have an advantage
  • Working in an international, matrixed environment
  • Cross-functional mix in engineering, operations, solutions design or project management
  • Cost engineering expertise in calculating product cost along the supply chain

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

About Us

With a global team of 6000+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technology backbone of the biggest logistics company of the world. Our offices in Cyberjaya, Prague, and Chennai have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.

About Us

With a global team of 6000+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technology backbone of the biggest logistics company of the world. Our offices in Cyberjaya, Prague, and Chennai have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.