Global Category Director

You will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing the organisation's global procurement purpose, vision, and strategy. You will lead the Global Procurement team to deliver global category strategies and strategic sourcing plans to maximise business value, drive sustainable and innovative sourcing solutions, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers worldwide, and ensure operational excellence. You will be accountable for safeguarding company assets through robust internal controls, optimising procurement processes and systems, and ensuring operational excellence across all regions. You will be a key representative in governance forums, you'll champion continuous improvement, best-practice procurement, and strategic alignment with Asahi's overarching business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Global Procurement's purpose, vision, strategies, and governance frameworks.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Global Procurement team, ensuring clear goals, strong culture, and alignment with the People strategy
• Drive global category strategies and strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value and ensure operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key global suppliers and stakeholders to enable collaboration, quality assurance, and performance delivery.
• Champion sustainable procurement, innovation, and responsible sourcing practices across all categories.
• Safeguard company assets through effective internal controls, governance, and policy adherence.
• Manage budgets, cost centres, and risk (price volatility, supplier stability, and supply continuity) to optimise financial outcomes.
• Represent Procurement in global committees and lead continuous improvement to align with Asahi's strategy and external best practices.

Requirements

• University degree in Business or a related field, Master's preferred

• Proven ability in leading Raw Materials category strategy and procurement initiatives in complex

• Experience and understanding of complex multinational environments, preferably in alcohol, beverage, or FMCG sectors
• Strong strategic thinking, team leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• • Solid understanding of procurement platforms such as Ariba and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• A passion for sustainability, innovation, and delivering meaningful impact through procurement
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards and experience.

• Comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance.

• Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation.
• Flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance

Why Asahi Global Procurement

In August 2023, Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. established Asahi Global Procurement Pte. Ltd. in Singapore to unify and strengthen procurement across the Group. The new subsidiary brings together global, regional, and local functions, consolidating sourcing for raw materials, packaging, and services where a Group-wide approach creates greater value.

Asahi Procurement's purpose is to protect existing value while creating new, sustainable opportunities for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. By working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, the team drives quality, efficiency, risk management, and growth—always with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. Wherever our people are based, we follow one approach: think globally, act locally, and deliver consistent value.