Purchasing, Category Manager

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Role description:
Manage North Amarica (NA) traded goods sourcing team in SE Asia region
Owner of market intelligence, final reporting to NA team, and vendor relationships
Identify and evaluate cost saving opportunities, reliable supplier base and quality vendors
Develop cost savings plans annually, lead negotiations with suppliers
Ensure cost competitive supply for the unit by running tenders and benchmark exercises in the supply market.
Understand unit business requirements and ensure timely inclusion to Group category plans.
Responsible for introduction of new suppliers and the removal of existing suppliers in conformance with the supplier approval process in place.
Manage cross-functional sourcing project teams (incl. Sales and NPD)
Master Data management for Traded goods database
Reporting lines:
Solid line to Global Category Manager, Traded Goods, North Amarica
Dotted line to Senior Global Category Manager, Traded Goods
Main forums, contacts and stakeholders:
North America Commercial and Procurement team, vendors, logistics partners, and traded goods procurement team in region.