Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing

6 months ago

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Herbalife Full time

Overview:
THE ROLE: The Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing will be responsible for managing the direct spend in Contract Manufacturing for Asia Pacific. As the regional expert for specific global direct categories, this person will be the point person for supplier communication, pricing and strategic commodity supply decision making. The individual selected for this position will lead cross-functional teams and projects for all kinds of nutrition products launched in the region to maximize total value, generate supply-chain efficiencies, manage the relationships with strategic supplier partners and introduce supplier innovation and technologies across all Herbalife business units.

In addition, this role will be expected to utilize his/her knowledge to enhance and leverage Herbalife's buying power to source materials required for Herbalife's products at a competitive rate and streamline material use across key finished goods suppliers.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE: (Responsibilities and tasks associated with the job) *limit to 8-10 bullets
- Lead regional cross-functional teams focused on the sourcing support to new product launches and line extensions in and for APAC.
- Drive long term strategies for regional, cross-functional teams to generate supply chain improvement and efficiencies through the optimization of processes, designs, materials and suppliers.
- Develop regional business plans and multi-year strategies with key strategic supplier partners to foster product and supply chain innovation and proactively introduce new technologies utilizing key global/regional partners and prospects’ full capabilities.
- Support Research & Development through conceptualization and development of new products by identifying the appropriate manufacturer, providing formula and conversion conversion costing as well as supply chain risk assessments.
- Negotiate and executes supply agreements with favorable terms to Herbalife.
- Track market conditions for key commodities and work proactively with suppliers and with finished goods manufacturers to minimize potential cost increases and realize potential cost savings.
- Access and engage executive level contacts at suppliers garnering support for mutual global supply chain initiatives and objectives.
- Lead two-way communication with suppliers in global categories to ensure challenges and issues receive appropriate response and resolution.

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM: (Give insight to the team dynamic and environment)

The Global Product Sourcing team is newly rebranded and reorganized to leverage global category management and category expertise. Working with a team of over 50+ Direct Sourcing colleagues around the world, the team is focused to identify the best opportunity to source for any region, delivering incremental value and external innovation back to the brand and customer. With true global sourcing scale and responsibility, we concentrate to sync process and encourage regular collaboration to source the best Products at a global scale.

Qualifications:
SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: (List requirements, including education and experience needed for the job) *limit 6-7 bullets

**Skills**:

- Strong understanding of Sourcing best practices and strategies to execute opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation and innovation.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills to develop complex, multi-year strategic business plans for innovation in global categories.
- Well-developed understanding of contract development and negotiation.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with executive presence.
- Recognized business acumen with global savvy and cultural sensitivity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong business ethics.

**Experience**:

- 5+ years of purchasing and procurement experience, of which at least 2 years is specifically in sourcing or category management.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Demonstrated record of exceeding goals in cost savings and supplier performance.
- Experience working in an environment where Sourcing is an influencer rather than a decision maker.

**Education**:

- B.S. Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Share supervisory duties, if applicable)
- N/A

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