Regional Procurement Category Manager

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and caring company as a Regional Category Manager, where you'll lead strategic sourcing initiatives and build strong supplier partnerships. This role offers the chance to challenge the status quo and drive transformation within a dynamic team. You'll be at the forefront of developing sourcing strategies that not only enhance cost efficiencies but also add significant value to the organization. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to people development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in their careers.

Benefits

Comprehensive Career Development

Training Programs

Mentorship Opportunities

Competitive Rewards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing projects to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect categories.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement

Master's Degree in Business

Job description

What's the role?

As a Regional Category Manager, you will manage a specific sourcing category and develop sourcing strategies tailored to each category. Your responsibilities include leading strategic sourcing projects to achieve cost efficiencies and optimal business solutions. Collaborating with stakeholders, you will build long-term supplier partnerships and ensure service levels are met.

What does the role involve?

• Adopting an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset to challenge the status quo, take calculated risks, and foster innovation.
• Acting as a change agent, guiding stakeholders through transformation processes.
• Staying informed about relevant external trends and adapting strategies to add value to the organization.
• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives within an assigned portfolio of indirect sourcing categories.
• Leading sourcing projects, negotiating with suppliers, managing tactical purchasing, and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with the source-to-contract process.

What you need is:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in procurement, supply chain, IT, business, or finance.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, engineering, finance, or project management within a multinational organization.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on results.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English with effective communication skills.
• Proactive attitude.
• Strong business acumen and visionary thinking, complemented by a hands-on approach.

Why should you apply?

If you are analytical, result-oriented, and possess a strategic mindset, and you enjoy working with diverse teams, this is your opportunity to challenge yourself, make an impact, and grow professionally. At Hilti, we prioritize people development through various training programs, mentorships, and personalized development plans.

What do we offer?

Hilti fosters a caring and performance-driven culture. Recognized as a Great Place to Work 2024, we value care, performance, and innovation. We provide competitive rewards and comprehensive career development opportunities to support your success.

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