Global Category Manager
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Salary CNY700000 - CNY1100000 per annum + variable bonus
Location Shenzhen Shi
FULL_TIMEConsultant Serena Niu
JobRef 1206200/001
Date posted 29 December 2022
shenzhen procurement-supply-chain/purchasing-procurement 2022-12-29 2023-02-27 logistics-distribution-and-supply-chain Shenzhen Shi Guangdong CN CNY 700000 1100000 1100000 YEAR Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.cn https://www.robertwalters.cn/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true
In line with the Global Procurement strategy, considering the business needs (global/regional/local), company risk and supply market capability to determine the optimum route to deliver maximum value from the category.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct the execution of the strategies through the Sourcing Managers in line with commercial and cost-saving targets and governance requirements
- Track, review and report on the Category performance, plan implementation and KPIs; use this information to determine opportunities for further improvement to category strategy definition and target setting
- Effectively manage the risk to XX through robust category strategies and sourcing management and by ensuring adherence to corporate compliance, platforms and policy (for example adherence to CSR standards)
- Responsible for supply market management and value engineering defined through the category strategies and sourcing plans. Manage long-term ‘Value Management Relationships’ with the global suppliers. Define and initiate complexity reduction initiatives and standardisation programmes through involvement of all regions
- Build strong partnership with key stakeholders in Cross Function Teams globally. Continuously evolve and enhance the ways of working with Cross Function Teams through standardized framework and process as well as clear R&R definition
Key Requirements:
- Procurement Professional with 15+ years’ experience, knowledge of the relevant category(ies) and their marketplace, key drivers and levers, supply base and balance of power, top MNC experience is preferred
- Proven influencing skills with senior stakeholders, including global leadership teams
- Fluent spoken English & excellent communication skills