Category Manager

Job Description:

ACCOUNTABILITIES / OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF POS.

• Zero classified accident through constant improvement on belief and act in EHS. Ensure purchasing activities in compliance with legal regulation and company’s guideline.
• Develop purchasing strategy and lead the purchasing activity for the assigned category (Diluent & Amines& Supporting epoxy resin etc.), understand the technology and supply base of the category (capacity, technology mapping and market pricing). Deliver sustainable cost saving.
• Minimize risk and increase leverage by moving away from single sourcing and introducing new vendors for competition. Manage suppliers relationship to secure supply with competitive cost.
• Lead sourcing activity in New product initiative and transfer product projects. Actively involve in NP projects.
• Support regional and global networking and information flow to improve procurement efficiency of the assigned Categories

CONTACTS:

INTERNAL:

• All internal departments
• Operation buyers
• Lead buyers in other regions

EXTERNAL:

• Suppliers

SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR POSITION:

• Can identify saving opportunities independently and proactively and achieve saving target
• Keep abreast with the development of the supply market and technology
• Good focal point for purchasing in NPI team, to bring professional purchasing service to the internal customer
• Develop high quality of suppliers with contracts in place
• Advanced proficiency in SAP&Excel(data analysis pivot table) &Power BI)

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITIONS:

Qualification / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree majored in Chemistry or business administration
• min.5 years Purchasing experience ideally in multinational Chemical company, electronics and epoxy resin industry are preferred
• Self-motivated and good project management and communication skills
• Good communication skills and capability of influence
• Able to work independently