Support the Head of Category in executing category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects, and manage supplier relationships for assigned categories.
What are you going to do
Awareness of COMPANY Integrated Management Systems (Quality; Environment; Occupational Health & Safety; Responsible Care; & Energy Management Systems; and IFA Product Stewardship)
Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures of COMPANY Integrated Management Systems.
Awareness of COMPANY's Vision, Mission, Strategic Map & Core Values.
Assist in developing and executing category strategies.
Lead complex sourcing events, tenders, and negotiations.
Manage supplier relationships, contract renewals, and performance reviews.
Ensure supplier compliance and resolve performance issues.
Mentor and guide Category Specialists, sharing best practices and sourcing knowledge.
Support process improvement initiatives and team development.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Track and report on category KPIs, savings, and supplier performance.
Identify and implement process improvements and support adoption of new technologies, including AI and automation.
Stay updated on industry trends and market developments.
Present category strategies and results to senior management and committees.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure category strategies meet business needs.
Ensure category strategies support company objectives, growth, sustainability goals and risk management.
Drive cost reduction and process optimization to enhance team productivity and efficiency
Promote use of AI, automation, and digital tools to optimize category management.
Implement new technologies to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making
Train and mentor national fresh graduate to build local procurement talent.
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Support the Head of Category in executing category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects, and manage supplier relationships for assigned categories.
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