Regional Category Buyer (Packing Materials)

Regional Category Buyer (Packing Materials)

Procurement Masai Full-time Malaysia

Job Description

As the Regional Category Manager for Packaging Materials, you will hold a critical role within the Procurement team. Leading Country Category Buyers, you will manage a rapidly growing spend in the Packaging Materials portfolio. Your core goals include achieving margin targets, managing stakeholders directly, developing and empowering Local Buyers, and maturing the category for future growth.

Main responsibilities include:

• Understanding business requirements.
• Managing sub-categories with support from Global Buyers in IHQ (Netherlands) and Local Buyers in APAC.
• Developing sourcing strategies for APAC and aligning them with internal stakeholders.
• Utilizing sophisticated pricing models across regions.
• Participating in sourcing decisions outside APAC.
• Integrating new business from rece...