Category Manager – Packaging

Insulet Corporation; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Career growth opportunities

Global exposure

Job summary

Insulet Corporation is seeking a Category Manager – Packaging to join Global Procurement as an individual contributor. The role focuses on developing packaging category strategy and leading supplier performance for manufacturing sites in Malaysia and China.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and reliable packaging supply. The position is on-site in Malaysia and requires 8–12 years of relevant experience in procurement within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in procurement, supply management, engineering, or operations.
• Experience managing suppliers and categories in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device or similar preferred).
• Knowledge of packaging materials, components, and supplier manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with suppliers in China and Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute packaging category strategies for Malaysia and China manufacturing sites.
• Lead supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing performance management.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for regional packaging suppliers, managing escalations and continuous improvement.
• Support new product introductions, packaging changes, supplier qualifications, and capacity expansions with Engineering and Operations.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, should-cost analyses, and productivity programs.
• Manage supplier risk through assessments, BC planning, and mitigation actions.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and ESG standards.
• Track and report key category metrics related to cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Support CAPEX, and OPEX planning in partnership with Finance.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related issues.

Skills

Cross-functional influence

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

The Category Manager – Packaging is an individual contributor within Global Procurement, reporting directly to the Director of Direct Procurement with dotted line reporting to Global Procurement Packaging Manager. This role is responsible for managing packaging category strategy, supplier performance, and sourcing execution for manufacturing locations in Malaysia and China. The position partners cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure cost‑effective, compliant, and reliable packaging supply.

Key Responsibilities

Own and execute packaging category strategies for Malaysia and China manufacturing sites in coordination with Global Procurement Packaging Manager.

Lead supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing performance management.

Act as the primary procurement contact for regional packaging suppliers, managing escalations and continuous improvement.

Support new product introductions, packaging changes, supplier qualifications, and capacity expansions in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.

Drive cost reduction initiatives, should‑cost analysis, and productivity programs.

Manage supplier risk through assessments, business continuity planning, and mitigation actions.

Ensure supplier compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and ESG standards.

Track and report key category metrics related to cost, quality, delivery, and risk.

Support CAPEX, and OPEX planning in partnership with Finance.

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier‑related issues.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.

8–12 years of experience in procurement, supply management, engineering, or operations.

Experience managing suppliers and categories in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device or similar preferred).

Knowledge of packaging materials, components, and supplier manufacturing processes.

Experience working with suppliers in China and Malaysia.

Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial skills.

Proven track record of delivery of results

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems; Power BI or reporting tools a plus.

Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience preferred.

Travel & Work Arrangement

Ability to travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as needed.

On-site role based in Malaysia.

Insulet Corporation is the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products. We develop, manufacture, and sell our proprietary Omnipod continuous insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2000. Global HQ in Acton, Massachusetts. Offices in every corner of the world — US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Australia, and U.A.E. We sell our products in 25 different countries.

Insulet Corporation is the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products. We develop, manufacture, and sell our proprietary Omnipod continuous insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2000. Global HQ in Acton, Massachusetts. Offices in every corner of the world — US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Australia, and U.A.E. We sell our products in 25 different countries.

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