Regional Indirect Category Manager (Procurement / Manufacturing)

Overview

The Regional Indirect Category Manager leads the development and execution of group strategies for all indirect procurement categories with emphasis on the top 6 spend categories – HR Services, Logistics, Facility Management, Professional Services, MRO and Production Equipment. Coverage will be for China, Indonesia, Malaysia & Vietnam. This role is responsible for driving cost efficiencies, optimizing vendor relationships, ensuring policy compliance and aligning with both the group category strategies and local country needs. The individual acts as the key partner and point of contact to the group indirect procurement and country level stakeholders, ensuring value delivery and continuous improvement across the indirect spend portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement country category strategies in alignment with group procurement policies, business objectives and local country needs.
• Lead opportunity assessments, spend analytics, and market research across the region.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation plans.
• Align and prioritize initiatives with key stakeholders and business leaders in each country.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Reporting & Analysis

Qualifications

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