Category Manager (Cahya Mata Sarawak Management Services Sdn Bhd, Kuching)

Responsibilities

• A category expert to identify market leaders and trends while conducting ongoing research and recommends new and upcoming category initiatives that exceed internal customers’ wants and expectations;
• Must operate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, IT, and other related departments to support bottom-line cost;
• Set and meet KPI objectives and targets for savings, turnaround time and supply security;
• Applies and implements SCM (Supply Chain Management) standards, tools, and processes in a multi-business organization;
• Meet regularly with critical suppliers for discussion on performance, planning, pricing, and future development activities;
• Lead internal cross-functional efforts to identify and quickly implement cost-reduction activities;
• Coordinate efforts of inter-company sourcing teams focused on reducing cost through utilizing purchasing leverage, standardization, technology changes, and overall market knowledge;
• Ensure that all other duties set by the line manager are being completed in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience in direct/indirect procurement with demonstrated successful career path;
• Strong acumen in indirect categories, supply markets, strategic sourcing principles, contract and supplier management;
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible procurement, supply chain, commercial contract development, or contract management experience required;
• 5 years of SAP or other ERP system background is desirable.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete resume with supporting documents, current and expected salary, contact number and enclose a recent passport-sized photograph to:

Human Capital Planning Unit (Group HR Department)
Cahya Mata Sarawak Management Services Sdn Bhd
T: +60 82 238 888 / F: +60 82 333 828
E: jobs@cmsb.my

Closing Date: 2 May 2022

All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates shall be notified. Remuneration package for the successful candidate shall commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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