Category Manager, Logistics

7 days ago

Singapore Johnson Controls Full time

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As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away

What You Will Do

The Category Manager is responsible for logistics spend for the APAC region, especially for sub-categories International AIR/FCL/LCL/Parcel. Responsibilities include supplier scouting, selection, supplier management, price & contract negotiation, and working capital management. The Category Manager will deploy sub-category strategies in the specified region/country and will be the owner of assigned category or region/country cost reduction goals.

How You Will Do It

  • Develop category strategy for the responsible categories (International AIR/FCL/LCL/Parcel) for the APAC region.
  • Lead regional RFQs for International AIR/FCL/LCL/Parcel and transportation/warehouse/Customs brokerage RFQs for South Asia and ANZ countries.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers and serve as the single contact window in the region.
  • Handle daily operations (PR to PO) in compliance with category strategies.
  • Negotiate long-term and spot contracts, manage contract lifecycle, and update before expiration.
  • Manage supplier performance including cost, delivery, quality, and service.
  • Drive year-over-year improvements in spend and working capital through negotiations and DPO management.
  • Implement process standardization and increase repeat buy percentage.
  • Support procurement from pre-bid to execution efficiently to support business growth.
  • Monitor and support procurement productivity projects to complete on schedule.

What We Look For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related Business field.
  • At least 5 years of sourcing/procurement experience and logistics industry experience.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and familiarity with contracting.
  • Knowledge of cost reduction methods and tools.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for internal and external relationship management.
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Experience working in multicultural and multifunctional teams.
  • Preferably experience in an innovative and cost-driven environment.
  • Honest and with integrity.
  • Proficient in English writing and reading.
  • Willing to travel.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Management and Manufacturing

Industries

  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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