Regional Category Manager Logistics Sourcing

Omya Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a Regional Sourcing Lead to adapt and localize global category strategies for the region, ensuring operational relevance and alignment with global direction. You will coordinate with Heads of Procurement and Specialists to ensure seamless regional adoption and consistent execution.

The role focuses on regional sourcing excellence, supplier selection, data accuracy, contract documentation, and ongoing process improvement.

Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations or Economics or related fields
• Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Adapt and localize global category strategies for regional needs and implement regional category strategy
• Focus on regional sourcing excellence, supplier selection, and alignment with local business needs
• Coordinate daily Source-2-Contract tasks and resolve escalations related to supplier responsiveness, bid inconsistencies, and contract errors
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing workflows within the team
• Monitor and develop the team, ensure capacity planning and knowledge transfer
• Align regional category implementation with Heads of Procurement and Procurement Specialists to ensure consistent execution

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract and documentation

Data accuracy

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Engineering/Logistics

Relevant vocational education with experience

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Adapt and localize global category strategies to meet regional needs, ensuring operational relevance. Define and implement the regional category strategy, aligning with global direction and regional priorities. Ensure adherence to global sourcing standards and the defined category strategy within the regional context. Coordinate category implementation with Heads of Procurement and Specialists for seamless regional adoption.

Sourcing Excellence and Supplier Management

Focus on regional sourcing excellence, supplier selection, and alignment with local business needs. Plan and execute regional sourcing events, ensuring competitive outcomes and alignment with regional business objectives. Monitor regional supplier performance, identifying risks, deviations, and opportunities for improvement. Oversee the accuracy of supplier master data, sourcing documentation, bid evaluations, and contract drafts.

Operational Task Coordination and Issue Resolution

Coordinate daily Source-2-Contract tasks, ensuring timely and accurate execution according to service levels. Resolve first-level escalations related to supplier responsiveness, bid inconsistencies, contract errors, or compliance issues. Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and exceptions, ensuring timely resolution. Ensure timely execution of sourcing and contracting activities according to service levels.

Continuous Improvement and Process Standardization

Drive continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing workflows within the team. Work closely with the process management team to ensure continuous improvement of underlying processes. Support the implementation of new or updated work instructions, tools, and systems along the process. Collect improvement ideas from the team and contribute to the operational improvement backlog.

Team Leadership and Development (in case of team existence)

Monitor team performance and support training on sourcing systems and procurement procedures. Lead and develop the team within the Source-2-Contract operational line. Monitor team workload and support capacity planning; identify skill gaps and training needs; support onboarding and knowledge transfer. Actively contribute to and foster Omya's culture and values among team members.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Align and coordinate regional category implementation with Heads of Procurement and Procurement Specialists to ensure consistent execution on cluster level. Engage with other Team Leads within Source-2-Contract and adjacent processes to ensure coordinated service delivery.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations or Economics or related fields
• Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered

Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in logistics sourcing management, with a strong understanding of rail logistics sourcing.
• 4–6 years of experience in a process‑or function‑related operational role
• First leadership or coordination experience (e.g., acting as senior, subject matter expert or deputy team lead)

Knowledge and skills

• Skills in spend category strategy definition, execution and communication from regional to cluster level
• Ability to handle confidential commercial and supplier data securely
• Strong attention to detail for procurement documents, legal wording, and financial terms
• S2C data administration including supplier data, RFP documentation, negotiation records, and contract files
• Case and ticket management for sourcing queries, supplier issues, and contract clarification needs
• Comfortable coordinating with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business requesters

Other requirements

• Solid understanding of sourcing methodologies, systems and procurement workflows
• Knowledge of internal procurement controls and compliance requirements
• High accuracy in reviewing bid comparisons, supplier documentation, and contract drafts

POSITION SCOPE

Reporting Line(s) Solid line(s) to: Procurement Director Area RAP South Dotted line(s) to: Head of Global Logistics Category Performance Measures Performance measures will be defined on team specific service obligations Working Relationships Internal contacts Procurement Director Area Logistics Other Team Leads within Source-2-Contract and adjacent processes Process management within Source-2-Contract IT support Business contacts External contacts Suppliers Service providers or external business partners as required for daily operations Market insights providers Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately‑owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.