Category Manager

3 weeks ago

Shanghai, China Johnson Controls Full time

What you will do:

The Category Manager is responsible for field material spend for APAC region. Responsibilities include supplier scouting, selection, supplier management, price & contract negotiation and working capital management. The Category Manager will develop and execute a category strategy that supports the company’s profitable growth plans. They will be the primary owner of cost savings and working capital improvements. 

How you will do it:

Drive year-over-year improvement in field material spend through supplier negotiation. Drive year-over-year improvement in working capital through supplier DPO management. Develop field material category strategy by category cluster, implement category strategy in sourcing decision of field projects Supplier account management for selection of suppliers Manage supplier performance and organize regular business reviews with suppliers of responsibility. Negotiation and maintenance of contracts and supply conditions Insights to supply base market intelligence & dynamics, scouting new suppliers to support the business growth Build significant process muscle in VAVE, which will increase profitability Deploy a global preferred supplier strategy to improve supplier quality, delivery and cost.

What we look for:

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related Business Degree. MBA is a distinct advantage.

8-12 years sourcing/procurement experience, preferred in building integrated system, electric industry or engineering construction Excellent negotiation skills, being able to build a compelling case and convince others; familiar with contracting Experience in market investigation, purchasing strategy establishment and implementation; familiar with cost reduction methods and tools Good interpersonal skills to enable and manage strategic relationships Adaptable towards a rapidly changing environment Experience in working in multi-cultural teams Experience in working in multifunctional development teams Preferably experience in an innovative but also cost-driven environment Experience in international trade Honest and Integrity Fluent in English Willing to travel

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