Packaging Category Manager – Global Sourcing & Strategy

Insulet Corporation; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Insulet Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Category Manager for Packaging within Global Procurement. This role manages packaging category strategy, supplier performance, and sourcing execution for Malaysia and China, working with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure cost-effective, compliant packaging supply.

You will own category strategies, lead supplier sourcing and negotiations, and serve as the primary procurement contact for regional suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 5-8 years of procurement, supply management, or operations experience.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device preferred).
• Experience working with suppliers in China and Malaysia.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial skills.

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.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Power BI

Cross-functional influence

Contract negotiation

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Insulet Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Category Manager for Packaging within Global Procurement. This role manages packaging category strategy, supplier performance, and sourcing execution for Malaysia and China, working with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure cost-effective, compliant packaging supply.

You will own category strategies, lead supplier sourcing and negotiations, and serve as the primary procurement contact for regional suppliers.