Global Category Manager

6 months ago


Singapur, Singapore Asahi Full time

Job Description Global Procurement  

G03 - Global Category Manager - Sugar, Adjuncts & Coffee

 

Functional overview 

 

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.  

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.  

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.  

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.  

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.  

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.  

 

Job title 

Global Category Manager - Sugar, Adjuncts & Coffee

Qualification criteria  

·                University degree, preferably in Business related field (master's degree preferred)   

·                Proficiency in English 

·                7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement 

·                International experience from multinational company 

·                Experience from an above-market role 

·                3+ years of proven managerial experience 

·                Procurement platform/-s experience  

·                Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite 

Reporting to  

Global Category Director - Raw Materials

Main interfaces 

Internally 

Senior leadership teams across the globe 

Externally 

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities  

Main purpose of the job  

The primary role of a Global Category Manager - Sugar, Adjuncts & Coffee is to lead and implement procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organization. This position heads the Procurement team, fostering unity across regions and promoting the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is also responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships across all procurement activities, and managing supplier partnerships. The Global Category Manager also manages and tracks plans and budgets against objectives, key value drivers, and related KPIs. Risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability, is a key part of the role. The ultimate goal of the role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks. 

Accountabilities and deliverables   

1.           Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.  

2.           Lead Procurement team overseeing the definition and execution of functional goals. 

3.           Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge. 

4.           Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being). 

5.           Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes. 

6.           Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures. 

7.           Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation. 

8.           Drive Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects. 

9.           Create and implement category strategies. 

10.         Execute strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business. 

11.         Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities. 

12.         Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance. 

13.         Manage and track plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs. 

14.         Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability. 

15.         Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems. 

16.         Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.  

Requirements

Procurement functional competencies  

Competency Level 

1.           Category management - Advanced 

2.           Strategic Sourcing and Contracting - Advanced 

3.           Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Advanced 

4.           Risk Management and Governance - Experienced 

5.           Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation - Advanced 

6.           Process Excellence - Experienced 

Leadership competencies 

Competency Level 

1.            Strategic Foresight - Advanced  

2.           Shapes Culture - Intermediate 

3.           Drives Positive Impact - Advanced 

Benefits

Competitive salary package.

Health, Life and Dental coverage.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Dynamic and inclusive work environment.



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