- Main contact window for Supplier in the assigned Categories
- Interface directly with Suppliers' senior executives to ensure alignment to UTAC's objectives, including quality, technology and cost
- Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to devise long term supplier engagement strategies for the Categories
- Source and identify new business partners to meet the changing requirement of the organization
- Develop strategies to continuously maximize cost savings for the organization while maintaining good quality and consistent supply
- Understand long term requirements of the company and engage in strategic planning and collaboration with internal stakeholders to deliver key performance indices
- Organize and lead in Quarterly Business reviews and Category Review Meetings
- Plan and execute negotiations for tenders, contracts and strategic partnerships, ensuring the organization receives the best value
- Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
- Communicates with leadership (at all levels including corporate) regarding matters of importance within both the functional and business areas
Requirements:
- Diploma/ Degree
- Management experience and/or five years of Category Management experience required
- Working experience in subcontractor manufacturing industry will be an added advantage
- Sound knowledge in logistics supply chain systems and dynamics
- Able to work under pressure and independently or with a cross functional team
- Innovative, analytical, solution-oriented mindset with problem solving and strategic thinking skills in order to evaluate and provide actionable insights
- Highly effective interpersonal communication and influencing skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to work on various initiatives
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications