Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Category Manager - Regional Category Development di Michael Page Pulau Pinang - Maukerja

• Work in a top tier company in the industry
• Be in a position to drive growth, change management & continuous improvement
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer serving highly regulated and technology-driven industries. With a strong international footprint and continued investment in operational excellence, the company is focused on building a scalable, resilient, and competitive supply chain network to support its long-term growth ambitions.

As part of its regional supply chain expansion strategy, the organization is seeking a Regional Category Development Manager to lead supplier ecosystem development, sourcing initiatives, and manufacturing capability enhancement across Asia. This role will play a key part in strengthening supplier partnerships, expanding regional capacity, and driving strategic projects that improve supply chain agility, operational performance, and long-term business sustainability.

Job Description

• Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, and development activities to support long-term capacity growth and operational requirements.
• Drive regional supplier ecosystem expansion and capability enhancement initiatives.
• Develop and execute localization and supply base optimization strategies across Asia.
• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and industrialization programs to ensure production readiness and supply continuity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing ramp-ups, supplier transfers, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Identify and implement value chain improvement opportunities including inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, and supplier collaboration programs.
• Monitor supply market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging risks to support long-term sourcing decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and responsiveness metrics.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in category management, supplier development, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience within manufacturing, industrial, precision engineering, or high-technology environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification, industrialization, manufacturing operations, and sourcing strategies.
• Experience managing regional supplier development and cross-functional projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, project leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a strategic mindset.
• Exposure to Asia supply chain ecosystems and localization initiatives would be highly advantageous
  
  

What's On Offer

• Be part of a globally recognised organisation.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
  
  

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