Head, Category Management
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Head, Category ManagementApply locations: Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 28 Days Ago
Job requisition id: JR2163
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Job Description:
- 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 needs 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 suppliers' 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.
Job Requirements
- 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.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.
About UsSD 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). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia's largest unit trust company and our major shareholder.
With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide.
We operate 234 plantation estates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, supported by 11 refineries globally with a total refining capacity of 4 million metric tonnes per year. Our downstream businesses engage in trading, manufacturing, and sales of a diverse range of palm oil derivatives, including oleochemicals, biodiesel, and nutraceuticals. We are equipped with 5 R&D Centres, 3 Innovation Centres, and 1 Genetic Testing Facility to support our R&D efforts spearheaded by lab scientists, data engineers, and tech innovators. Our focus is on next-gen robotics and tech-driven solutions for the palm oil and agri-business sector, alongside renewable energy initiatives.
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).
Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.
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