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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Job Description
As the Regional Manager Projects and Analysis for South East and South Asia this role encompasses the following key responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategic Direction:Provide leadership and strategic direction to category sourcing across the SESA region specifically projects managed from this region.
Strategy Deployment:Support category teams in deploying strategies to manage regional spend ensuring delivery of year-on-year value and measurable benefits.
Stakeholder Collaboration:Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including cross-functional business units R&D and global category leads.
Project Management:Lead and drive strategic project management initiatives with all regional vendors and selected/agreed global vendors and internal stakeholders.
Alignment with Corporate Goals:Ensure that all projects and analyses are aligned with AkzoNobels corporate sustainability goals.
Project Planning & Execution
Define project scope timelines resources and milestones.
Develop detailed project plans and ensure on-time delivery.
Stakeholder Management
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage expectations and ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify potential risks develop mitigation plans and address issues proactively.
Team Coordination & Leadership
Coordinate cross-functional teams and assign responsibilities.
Ensure team performance and motivation throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitoring Reporting & Documentation
Track progress against KPIs and project timelines.
Provide regular status updates and maintain all project documentation.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze spend data supplier performance and market trends to identify savings opportunities.
Cost Optimization & Value Tracking
Support initiatives for cost reduction efficiency and value creation across procurement categories.
Supplier Performance Evaluation
Assess supplier KPIs (cost quality delivery) and recommend improvements or alternatives.
Market Research & Benchmarking
Gather intelligence on industry trends pricing and innovations to support sourcing decisions.
Support Strategic Sourcing & Decision Making
Work closely with procurement managers to develop sourcing strategies and prepare business cases or analysis for supplier selection.
Job Requirement
Graduate in Science or Business Economics
Masters degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management with similar complexity spend size and geography
Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
Proven experience in global/regional sourcing change management and leading strategic projects
Strong digital skills and adaptability to modern tools
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills
Proficient in problem-solving project management and team building
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated Continuous Improvement leadership capabilities
Skilled at establishing alignment and collaboration within diverse teams
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Requisition ID:47692
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
