Regional Procurement Category Manager

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Regional Category Manager responsible for developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships. This role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a focus on delivering business solutions in a multinational context. With a commitment to professional growth, Hilti offers competitive rewards and a nurturing work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive career development opportunities

Range of trainings and mentorships

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement (strategic sourcing), supply chain, engineering, finance or project management.
• Fluency in English and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing category and develop sourcing strategy.
• Lead sourcing projects and establish supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance in source-to-contract process.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Mind-set

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree / Masters in procurement, supply chain, IT, business or finance

Job description

What's the role?

As a Regional Category Manager, you will manage a specific sourcing category and develop sourcing strategy for each category as appropriate. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing projects to drive cost efficiencies and best business solutions. Together with your stakeholders, you will build long-term partnerships with suppliers and ensure agreed service levels are met.

What does the role involve?

• With an entrepreneurial & strategic mindset, you will challenge the status quo, taking calculated risks to drive and develop innovation from within.
• You act as a change agent, bringing your stakeholders along the journey.
• You keep abreast with external relevant trends and stay agile to adapt as appropriate to bring value to the organization.
• You are responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within an assigned portfolio of indirect sourcing categories.
• You will lead sourcing projects, supplier negotiation, tactical purchasing, and establishing & maintenance of supplier relationships.
• You will ensure compliant source-to-contract process.

What you need is:

• Bachelor's degree / Masters in procurement, supply chain, IT, business or finance
• 5+ years’ experience in procurement (strategic sourcing), supply chain, engineering, finance or project management in a multinational organization
• Strategic mind-set with result orientation
• Good stakeholders' management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Fluent in English
• Effective communication skills
• Proactive
• A strong business acumen and visionary mindset balanced by hands-on behavior

Why should you apply?

You are analytical, result-oriented and have a strategic mindset who enjoys working with a diverse team. You are looking to challenge yourself to outperform, make impact and grow professionally. At Hilti, we emphasize people development and offer a range of trainings, mentorships, and individual development plans.

What do we offer?

At Hilti, we believe in a caring and performance-oriented culture. Our people are our greatest strength, and our Great Place to Work 2024 recognition celebrates our commitment to a culture that values care, performance, and innovation. We offer competitive rewards and comprehensive career development opportunities that ensure your success is our priority.
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