Strategic Category Manager, IT Procurement

Adecco Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Category Manager to lead sourcing projects and optimize spending in IT software. This role requires a strategic mindset and strong negotiation skills to build long-term partnerships with suppliers. You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and drive innovation within the organization. If you have over 10 years of experience in procurement and a passion for strategic sourcing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing in multinational firms.
• Experience in IT procurement/category management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for indirect sourcing categories.
• Lead sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree in Procurement

University Degree in Supply Chain

University Degree in Business

University Degree in Finance

Job description

About the Role

In this role, you manage a specific sourcing category, such as IT software, and lead strategic sourcing projects. You'll develop and refine sourcing strategies, collaborate with stakeholders to optimize spending, and enhance overall value. Additionally, you'll align with internal stakeholders to plan and develop long-term partnerships and supply strategies with global and regional suppliers.

Job Responsibilities

• As a Strategic Category Manager, you are responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within an assigned portfolio of indirect sourcing categories (mainly IT software).
• With an entrepreneurial & strategic mindset, you will challenge the status quo, taking calculated risks to drive and develop innovation from within.
• Proactively monitor the external environment and translate relevant trends into the organization, to ensure agility and value creation.
• To be successful, internal stakeholder management is key and a proactive, convincing hands-on strategic mindset is required.
• Specific responsibilities include development of category strategies, optimizing spend opportunities, facilitating and leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiation, tactical purchasing, and establishing & maintenance of supplier relationships.
• You drive the preparation and the execution together with our global IT & business project teams.

Requirements

• A university degree in procurement, supply chain, IT, business or finance with results in upper quartile
• 10+ years’ experience in procurement (strategic sourcing), supply chain, engineering, finance or project management in a multinational organization
• Experience in IT procurement/category management preferred
• Strategic mind-set with result orientation
• Strong facilitation & negotiation skills (awarding design)
• Fluent in English; other languages appreciated
• Evidence of acting as a strategic business partner through influencing and interacting with key stakeholders across a matrix organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to structure clear presentations and to simplify a financial message to non-finance stakeholders
• A strong business acumen and visionary mindset balanced by hands-on behavior
• A proactive approach and acting as change agent