Purpose of the job Category Sourcing Specialist has full commercial responsibility for assigned categories for both new and existing items globally for Bromma Ipoh.Category Sourcing Specialist manages the procurement needs for their assigned categories group.Category Sourcing Specialist is responsible for ensuring that buying policies are adhered to and for ensuring that appropriate documentation exists with all suppliers.Category Sourcing Specialist is responsible to work with Category Sourcing Team Leader for developing and executing short and long term sourcing strategies for assigned categories with full understanding of all regulatory requirements.Category Sourcing Specialist is also responsible for developing supplier, while driving products profitability through value engineering solutions that support the production, ensuring all quality, delivery and safety standards are met. Key Accountabilities Conduct new items sourcing and update SAP system with correct supplier, price, lead-time and minimum order quantity.Work actively within assigned categories for reduced cost, improved quality, shortened lead-time and make contract with supplier. Identify items that have potential saving or identify new supplier regard to quality, delivery and cost performance.Engages colleagues across the organization and suppliers to optimize performance, ensure quality, delivery and cost are met with measurable results. Facilitates short and long term sourcing strategies for managed categories, setting priorities, objectives and action plans to improve supply base and minimize risk with measurable accountability.Travels domestically and internationally to evaluate the viability of worldwide market opportunities, build supplier relationships and continuously expand categories knowledge.Minimize cost increases with creative solutions. Proactively seeks new opportunities, ideas, techniques and material to drive product innovation with both new and existing suppliers.Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes and ability to work in multicultural environment.Ability to collaborate with a team and with cross-functional partners.Negotiations with suppliers. Job Requirements Education
Degree holder in BusinessExperience
At least three years experience of purchasingSkills
Knowledge in SAP systemGood working understanding of IT toolsCompetencies
Ability to thrive in stressful situationsStrong communication skillsStrong leadership skillsSystematicGood in CommunicationResponsible and HonestWork IndependentlyConfidenceHighly self motivatedStrong leadership skillsGood and professional negotiation skillsFluency in English, both written and spoken