Category Manager Plastics (APAC)

Eppendorf; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life science company in Selangor is seeking an experienced procurement professional to develop category strategies and manage supplier relationships. The role involves conducting market analysis, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in procurement strategies and negotiation skills, along with opportunities for professional growth and attractive compensation.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Attractive salary

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in developing procurement strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing contracts.
• Ability to conduct market analysis and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategy for procurement.
• Manage tendering processes and supplier contracts.
• Conduct market analysis and oversee supplier evaluations.

Job description

Your Challenges

• Responsible for the category strategy to ensure maximum contribution to Eppendorf’s business objectives.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing supplier portfolio.
• Manage the tendering and award process.
• Standardize and update standard contracts.
• Responsible for the commercial terms of the assigned category.

Tasks

• Develop and define procurement strategies for the assigned categories.
• Conduct market analyses, identify market trends and price developments.
• Independently manage negotiations through to contract conclusion.
• Carry out tenders and award contracts in close coordination with the relevant department.
• Systematically research and identify innovations and sustainability aspects in the relevant category.
• Support supplier audits in close cooperation with Quality Management.
• Strategically align, continuously optimize, and maintain the supplier portfolio.
• Conduct business reviews, including initiating measures.
• Coordinate and manage the annual supplier evaluation in an interface function.
• Ensure and improve all relevant qualitative procurement parameters.
• Advise departments on all procurement-related issues and processes.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, acting as the interface between suppliers and Quality Management.

Your Benefits At Eppendorf

• We truly appreciate our employees and their performance
• We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to allow you to deepen your technical knowledge and for continuous growth
• By working with us, you will make a meaningful contribution to improving human living conditions
• Attractive salary, employee benefits and performance bonus