Indirect Category Manager - Freight Forwarding & Professional Services

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

Manage multiple categories and this position will be in charge primarily of (but not limited to) :
- Sea and Air Freight
- Professional Services & Consulting
- Others as assigned
The management of the above categories will be across all countries within APAC
Overseeing all aspects of a specific category of spend including market research supplier selection contract negotiation and performance management.
To lead the entire strategic sourcing and procurement process based on the demand for goods and services as required
Develop procurement strategies models and business cases fit for the region and countries
Project management of all procurement projects from idea creation right up to implementation
Accountable to optimise and maximise savings including projections and recording of actuals
Perform market analysis and global benchmarking along with data analysis on spend savings etc. End to end cost and business process analysis
Engagement and management of Internal stakeholders which include senior management right down to the operational stakeholders
Accountable for supplier relationship management for all key suppliers and responsible for supplier risk assessments and management.
To work alongside country local procurement teams to collaborate to ensure your projects and strategies are successfully implemented and realised

Are you a MATCH

10 years working experience of successful procurement and category management within a global environment with a strong knowledge and involvement primarily in freight forwarding management. Experiences in professional services will be an added advantage.
Proven experiences in a procurement environment including experiences in Project Management.
Experiences in successfully leading and conducting the negotiation of contracts across technical commercial and geographical areas.
Proven experience in building and nurturing positive internal relationships with senior management key users and business Stakeholders.
Proven experiences in building and nurturing positive external relationships with Suppliers
Proven track record of consistent category/portfolio performance and delivery.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to champion the vision of the organization.
Management of internal resistances as transformations across boards are taking place
Mobility to travel within APAC (moderate Frequency) coverage of key APAC countries (12 countries).
Embracement of changes open minded with strong leadership influential communication
A bachelors degree in a related field like business administration supply chain management logistics or equivalent.

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases technologies and services for Industry and Health Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life matter and energy. They embody Air Liquides scientific territory and have been at the core of the companys activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.