Head, Category Management

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SD Guthrie Berhad

(SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Your Mission

Establish & define the categories under management, with emphasis on key cost structures and potential risks.

Establish the direction for the Unit in alignment with the corporate vision. For example, if the corporate vision is to support local business to develop the local economy, the incumbent need to create a vision / concept to work with suppliers / vendors within close proximity.

Align and prioritise the objectives of the Unit to ensure that each category management target is met, using SMART principles.

Provide insights of the overall category under management market / industry to determine / forecast price trends / movements for effective procurement decision making.

Develop and manage a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) or Service Level Agreements (SLA) which can then be monitored to evaluate supplier’ performance.

Perform continuous improvement of each category, to ensure its relevance, based on criticality of the category in keeping with the overall corporate vision and cost competitiveness.

Foster trust / partners relationships with internal stakeholders for consistent support and vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.

Build a robust team, manage collaborative and goal-oriented team culture.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or related field.

Proficiency with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

Up to 12 years working experience. Expertise in procurement processes, category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.

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.

Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

Experience in the palm oil industry is an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Hybrid Workplace

Learning on Demand

Employee Wellness Programme

Employee Engagement Activities

Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs

Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)

Free Parking

Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT

and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Supply Chain, and Purchasing

Industries

Farming

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