Category Expert Strategic Buyer
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Job Description
- Strategic purchasing for Facility Management Services across Malaysia Vietnam Australia Korea Thailand Japan and Singapore source to contract.
- Implement and support global category strategies with a key focus on Canteen Services ensuring full process and compliance alignment.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders including technical functions and production maintenance teams.
- Drive early involvement in project planning and to enhance sourcing effectiveness.
- Lead the preparation and of RFI/RFQ processes.
- Design and implement tailored negotiation strategies whether under competitive or direct award scenarios.
- Prepare and secure internal approvals for purchasing decisions and contracts following internal signature and governance policies.
- Manage supplier performance to ensure ontime delivery quality compliance and adherence to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) requirements.
- Monitor and maintain accurate supplier data performance evaluations and contracts.
- Champion process efficiency and digital transformation by increasing automated order rates through tools like eCatalogues and Scheduling Agreements.
- Act as the key contact for internal customers on all matters related to Indirect Purchasing.
- Align with stakeholders to develop and implement neutral and functional specifications
Qualifications :
- Proven experience in Procurement Sourcing Contracts Management Facility Management Engineering or Canteen Management with at least 5 years of professional experience or a Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- Strong contract and pricing negotiation skills with a resultsdriven and decisive approachespecially under timesensitive situations.
- Expert knowledge in purchasing Canteen and Facility Management Services with a solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals (logistics planning order processes etc..
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
- A problemsolving and analytical mindset able to identify issues develop actionable solutions and drive continuous improvement.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across various hierarchy levels and cultures in a global matrix environment.
- Strong crossfunctional coordination abilities and a commercial mindset to support business goals.
- High attention to detail with strong clarity and accuracy in your work.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Skilled in data analysis proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working in a digitalfirst environment.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is essential; additional language skills are a plus.
- A technical understanding and genuine interest in learning about facilityrelated services and procurement tools.
- Strong deescalation and conflict resolution skills in complex supplier or stakeholder scenarios.
- A genuine passion for working in an international crossfunctional team environment valuing diverse perspectives and collaborative success.
Additional Information :
Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave Medical Leave and etc
Company Insurances and etc
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
