Senior Manager, Global Category Management – Engineering, Construction and Civil

SD Guthrie International; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 240,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie International in Malaysia invites applications for a Senior Manager, Global Category Management – Engineering, Construction and Civil. You will lead global category strategy, drive savings, manage PPV, and oversee end-to-end procurement lifecycles.

The role requires 8–10 years of civil/construction and procurement experience, CCM/CCPM is a plus, and strong stakeholder engagement with SAP/Ariba skills. Hybrid or on-site in Ara Damansara area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Supply Chain Management.
• CCM or CCPM is an added advantage.
• 8–10 years of progressive civil/construction experience with commercial or procurement responsibility.
• Proficiency with procurement software (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) and Microsoft Office for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and implementation of Global Category Strategy for sourcing and TCO optimization.
• Align regional and global procurement strategies to business requirements.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle governance of category plans and contract management.
• Manage spend, PPV metrics, budgets, and cost-reduction targets.
• Mentor and coach buyers; collaborate with cross-functional teams and strategic suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Market trends analysis

Cost optimization

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

## Senior Manager, Global Category Management – Engineering, Construction and CivilApply: Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR3190We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply!**Job Description:*** **Global Strategy Development:** Lead the formulation and implementation of the **Global Category Strategy**, establishing optimal sourcing frameworks to drive negotiated savings and continuous **Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)** optimizations while safeguarding product quality and service delivery. * **Regional & Global Alignment:** Formulate and execute comprehensive procurement strategies that address macroeconomic global objectives while seamlessly integrating and fulfilling regional business requirements.* **Market Trend Management:** Proactively monitor, evaluate, and integrate emerging macro-market trends to ensure category strategies remain progressive and competitive.* **Category Strategy Execution & Management:** Drive the end-to-end development of global category plans and maintain governance over execution models for all center and center-led SKUs.* **Financial Accountability:** Maintain full P&L accountability for the category budget, spearheading initiatives to meet or exceed corporate cost-reduction targets, Purchase Price Variance (PPV) metrics, and financial benchmarks.* **Lifecycle Governance:** Own the end-to-end procurement and contract management lifecycles, oversee center-led portfolio items to be in compliance with the overarching global category strategies.* **Market Intelligence & Forecasting:** Synthesize advanced market intelligence to accurately forecast price movements, mitigate volatility, and secure supply continuity for optimal strategic decision-making.* **Performance Metrics Optimization:** Drive operational excellence to consistently deliver and exceed departmental **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**.* **Stakeholder Engagement:** Collaborate cross-functionally with core, extended, and matrixed teams to build consensus on category strategies and contract coverage plans.* **Spend Analysis & Leakage Mitigation:** Review and analyze tail spends to eliminate value leakages and establish robust, repeatable sourcing frameworks for recurring purchases.* **Joint Business Planning (JBP):** Lead high-level Joint Business Planning initiatives with strategic suppliers, integrating key stakeholders from relevant Business Units (BUs) to maximize mutual value.* **Productivity & Efficiency Gains:** Spearhead annual productivity improvement roadmaps across all assigned spend portfolios.* **Executive Escalation:** Serve as the definitive escalation point for local procurement teams to resolve critical supplier bottlenecks and complex vendor-engagement challenges.* **Strategic Partnerships:** Cultivate and strengthen collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster innovative, value-generating initiatives.* **Supply Chain Risk Mitigation:** Design, maintain, and execute category-level risk registers and business continuity plans to mitigate macroeconomic disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and single-source dependencies.* **Sustainable Sourcing Frameworks:** Embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG**)** criteria into supplier selection and product lifecycles to support corporate net-zero and ethical sourcing mandates.* **Supplier Performance Governance:** Monitor standardized **Supplier Scorecards,** tracking operational metrics like On-Time In-Full (OTIF), quality defect rates, and service levels.* **Mentor, coach, and guide local or regional buyers**, cross-functional project teams, and junior procurement personnel to uplift overall organizational capabilities.* Execute ad hoc projects and additional duties as assigned by leadership to support evolving business needs **Requirements:** Education / Professional Qualification* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in **Civil Engineering**, **Construction Management**, **Quantity Surveying**, or **Supply Chain Management.*** Certified Construction Manager (**CCM**) or Certified Construction Project Manager (**CCPM**) is an added advantage.* Proficiency with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations. Professional Experience* **8 to 10 years of progressive experience combining technical civil/construction execution with commercial or procurement responsibility.*** Expertise in procurement processes, category management, strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, excellent influencing and story telling skill.* Strong ability to analyze market trends, price movements, and industry data to make informed procurement decisions.* Skilled in managing procurement budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and developing cost-effective strategies.* Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate sustainability goals and initiatives.* Excellent ability to negotiate with suppliers and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.* Skilled in driving innovation / saving projects.* **Experience in construction industry** is an added advantage.To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.