Staff Category Manager

Insulet Corporation; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Insulet Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Category Manager – Packaging within Global Procurement. You will own packaging category strategy, supplier performance, and sourcing execution for Malaysia and China manufacturing sites, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure cost-effective, compliant packaging supply.

This role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier qualifications, CAPEX/OPEX planning with Finance, and driving continuous improvement while managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 5–8 years of procurement, supply management, engineering, or operations experience preferred.
• Experience with suppliers in regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and supplier manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute packaging category strategies for Malaysia and China sites.
• Lead supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and performance management.
• Act as primary procurement contact for regional packaging suppliers.
• Support new product introductions, packaging changes, and supplier qualifications.
• Drive cost reduction, should-cost analysis, and productivity programs.
• Manage supplier risk, quality, regulatory, and ESG compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

SAP

Power BI

Six Sigma

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional influence

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Category Manager – Packaging is an individual contributor within Global Procurement, reporting directly to the Director of Direct Procurement with dotted line reporting to Global Procurement Packaging Manager. This role is responsible for managing packaging category strategy, supplier performance, and sourcing execution for manufacturing locations in Malaysia and China. The position partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and reliable packaging supply.

Job Title

Category Manager

Department

Manufacturing

FLSA Status

Exempt

Key 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.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Ideally 5-8 years of experience in procurement, supply management, engineering, or operations.
• Experience managing suppliers and categories in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device or similar preferred).
• Knowledge of packaging materials, components, and supplier manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with suppliers in China and Malaysia.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial skills.
• Proven track record of delivery of results

Preferred Skills And Competencies

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems; Power BI or reporting tools a plus.
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Contract negotiation experience

Travel & Work Arrangement

• Ability to travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as needed.
• On-site role based in Malaysia

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!