Total 9 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in Others category in Singapore

Job Description

Global Category Manager – Professional Business Services

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Job title

Global Category Manager - Professional Business Services

Qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field (master's degree preferred)

· Proficiency in English

· 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement

· International experience from multinational company

· Experience from an above-market role

· 3+ years of proven managerial experience

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Reporting to

Global Category Director - Marketing and Business Services

Main interfaces

Internally

Senior leadership teams across the globe

Externally

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities

Main purpose of the job

The primary role of a Global Category Manager – Professional Business services is to lead and implement procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organization. This position heads the Procurement team, fostering unity across regions and promoting the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is also responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships across all procurement activities, and managing supplier partnerships. The Global Category Manager also manages, and tracks plans and budgets against objectives, key value drivers, and related KPIs. Risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability, is a key part of the role. The ultimate goal of the role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

Accountabilities and deliverables

1. Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.

2. Lead Procurement team overseeing the definition and execution of functional goals.

3. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

4. Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).

5. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

6. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

7. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

8. Drive Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.

9. Create and implement category strategies.

10. Execute strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business.

11. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities.

12. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance.

13. Manage and track plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

14. Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability.

15. Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems.

16. Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Asahi Global Procurement

Integration Assistant Staff– Sustainability

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Global Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network. Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Global Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Main purpose of the job

The Integration Assistant Staff– Sustainability plays a critical role in bridging the gap between global and regional organisations and connecting Global Procurement Office with Asahi Group Holdings with respect to the sustainablity agenda. Beyond that, the purpose of this job is to ensure sustainablity is embeded in procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organisation, as well as foster unity across regions and promote the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies in aligmnet with the GPO Sustainablity team. The ultimate goal of this job role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

This position reports to the Global Procurement Director SUPPLIER INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY/ dotted line to Liason Director.

Key qualification criteria

· A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field.

· Able to communicate in English

· 3+ years of professional experience, whereof 2+ years in procurement/sustainability

· Experience from an above-market role

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Good organizational and multitasking abilities.

· Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Accountabilities and deliverables

· Get support from Integration Lead and work on collaboration between the GPO team and regional procurement teams (focus on Japan) and Asahi Group Holding (Sustainability section) in according with implementing procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance with the primary focus on the Sustainability agenda regardless of language in a timely manner.

· Learn how to align of Global Category Strategies: Ensure that the global procurement strategy aligns with the specific procurement needs and regulations of each region (focus on Japan), taking into account factors such as local suppliers, market conditions, and supply chain dynamics.

· Get support from Integration Lead and promote one team spirit between all regions (focus on Japan) to enable the sharing of best practises and knowledge and the same with relation to Asahi Group Holding (Sustainability section)

· Learn Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement, and well-being).

· Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

Expected level of Procurement functional and leadership competencies

Competency Level

1. Category management - Foundation

2. Strategic Sourcing and Contracting - Foundation

3. Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Foundation

4. Risk Management and Governance - Foundation

5. Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation - Foundation

6. Process Excellence - Foundation

Leadership Competencies

Competency Level

1. Strategic Foresight -Foundation

2. Shapes Culture - Foundation

3. Drives Positive Impact -Foundation

Global Sustainability Lead – Climate Change

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Job title

Global Procurement Lead: SUSTAINABILITY – Climate Change

Qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field (master’s degree preferred)

· Proficiency in English

· 10+ years of professional experience, whereof 5+ years in Sustainable Development

· International experience from multinational company

· 3+ years of proven managerial experience

· Advanced level of MS Office Suite

Reporting to

Global Procurement Director: SUPPLIER INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY

Main interfaces

Internally

Senior leadership teams across the globe

Externally

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities

Main purpose of the job

The Global Sustainability Lead – Climate Change plays a crucial role in implementing procurement strategies with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Providing leadership to the Procurement Sustainability teams globally, this role promotes best practices across all regions and drives Sustainiability initiatives in dedicated areas. A key responsibility is the execution of sustainable category strategies. This role also focuses on building strong stakeholder relationships and managing supplier partnerships, with a specific focus on sustainability. Important too is the management and tracking of sustainability-specific plans and budgets. Ultimately, this role supports Procurement's operational excellence and the continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices, aligning these with Asahi's overall strategy.

Accountabilities and deliverables

1. Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.

2. Provide leadership to Procurement Supplier Innovation & Value Creation team across the group.

3. Lead Global Procurement Supplier Innovation & Value Creation team overseeing the definition and implementation of functional goals globally.

4. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

5. Support implementation of Global Procurement People strategy and culture, including DEI, employee engagement and well-being.

6. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies and processes.

7. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

8. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

9. Drive innovation and value creation of sustainable Procurement.

10. Contribute to the complete definition, implementation and successful execution of category strategies.

11. Represent Procurement in relevant committees and governance bodies.

12. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationships across all agenda specific procurement activities.

13. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers focusing on agenda-specific aspects such as performance and quality assurance.

14. Manage and track agenda specific plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

15. Support Procurement operational excellence, including its processes and systems.

16. Support continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Job Description Global Procurement

Global Category Manager

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Job title

Global Category Manager - Metal

Qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field (master's degree preferred)

· Proficiency in English

· 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement

· International experience from multinational company

· Experience from an above-market role

· 3+ years of proven managerial experience

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Reporting to

Global Category Director

Main interfaces

Internally

Senior leadership teams across the globe

Externally

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities

Main purpose of the job

The primary role of a Global Category Manager -Metal is to lead and implement procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organization. This position heads the Procurement team, fostering unity across regions and promoting the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is also responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships across all procurement activities, and managing supplier partnerships. The Global Category Manager also manages, and tracks plans and budgets against objectives, key value drivers, and related KPIs. Risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability, is a key part of the role. The ultimate goal of the role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

Accountabilities and deliverables

1. Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.

2. Lead Procurement team overseeing the definition and execution of functional goals.

3. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

4. Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).

5. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

6. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

7. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

8. Drive Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.

9. Create and implement category strategies.

10. Execute strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business.

11. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities.

12. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance.

13. Manage and track plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

14. Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability.

15. Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems.

16. Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Job Description

Global Category Manager – Professional Business Services

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Job title

Global Category Manager - Professional Business Services

Qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field (master's degree preferred)

· Proficiency in English

· 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement

· International experience from multinational company

· Experience from an above-market role

· 3+ years of proven managerial experience

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Reporting to

Global Category Director

Main interfaces

Internally

Senior leadership teams across the globe

Externally

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities

Main purpose of the job

The primary role of a Global Category Manager – Professional Business services is to lead and implement procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organization. This position heads the Procurement team, fostering unity across regions and promoting the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is also responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships across all procurement activities, and managing supplier partnerships. The Global Category Manager also manages, and tracks plans and budgets against objectives, key value drivers, and related KPIs. Risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability, is a key part of the role. The ultimate goal of the role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

Accountabilities and deliverables

1. Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.

2. Lead Procurement team overseeing the definition and execution of functional goals.

3. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

4. Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).

5. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

6. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

7. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

8. Drive Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.

9. Create and implement category strategies.

10. Execute strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business.

11. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities.

12. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance.

13. Manage and track plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

14. Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability.

15. Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems.

16. Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Job Description

Global Category Manager – IT

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Job title

Global Category Manager - IT

Qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field (master's degree preferred)

· Proficiency in English

· 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement

· International experience from multinational company

· Experience from an above-market role

· 3+ years of proven managerial experience

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Reporting to

Global Category Director

Main interfaces

Internally

Senior leadership teams across the globe

Externally

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities

Main purpose of the job

The primary role of a Global Category Manager – IT is to lead and implement procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organization. This position heads the Procurement team, fostering unity across regions and promoting the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is also responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships across all procurement activities, and managing supplier partnerships. The Global Category Manager also manages, and tracks plans and budgets against objectives, key value drivers, and related KPIs. Risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability, is a key part of the role. The ultimate goal of the role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

Accountabilities and deliverables

1. Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance.

2. Lead Procurement team overseeing the definition and execution of functional goals.

3. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

4. Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).

5. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

6. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

7. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

8. Drive Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.

9. Create and implement category strategies.

10. Execute strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business.

11. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities.

12. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance.

13. Manage and track plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

14. Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability.

15. Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems.

16. Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Job Description

Global Category Manager - Plastics

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Job title

Global Category Manager - Plastics

Qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field (master's degree preferred)

· Proficiency in English

· 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement

· International experience from multinational company

· Experience from an above-market role

· 3+ years of proven managerial experience

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Reporting to

Global Category Director

Main interfaces

Internally

Senior leadership teams across the globe

Externally

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities

Main purpose of the job

The primary role of a Global Category Manager – Plastics is to lead and implement procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organization. This position heads the Procurement team, fostering unity across regions and promoting the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is also responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships across all procurement activities, and managing supplier partnerships. The Global Category Manager also manages, and tracks plans and budgets against objectives, key value drivers, and related KPIs. Risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability, is a key part of the role. The ultimate goal of the role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

Accountabilities and deliverables

1. Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.

2. Lead Procurement team overseeing the definition and execution of functional goals.

3. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

4. Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).

5. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

6. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

7. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

8. Drive Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.

9. Create and implement category strategies.

10. Execute strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business.

11. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities.

12. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance.

13. Manage and track plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

14. Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability.

15. Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems.

16. Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Asahi Global Procurement

Integration Assistant Staff– Sustainability

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Global Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network. Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Global Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Main purpose of the job

The Integration Assistant Staff– Sustainability plays a critical role in bridging the gap between global and regional organisations and connecting Global Procurement Office with Asahi Group Holdings with respect to the sustainablity agenda. Beyond that, the purpose of this job is to ensure sustainablity is embeded in procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organisation, as well as foster unity across regions and promote the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies in aligmnet with the GPO Sustainablity team. The ultimate goal of this job role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

Key qualification criteria

· A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field.

· Able to communicate in English

· 3+ years of professional experience, whereof 2+ years in procurement/sustainability

· Experience from an above-market role

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Good organizational and multitasking abilities.

· Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Accountabilities and deliverables

· Get support from Integration Lead and work on collaboration between the GPO team and regional procurement teams (focus on Japan) and Asahi Group Holding (Sustainability section) in according with implementing procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance with the primary focus on the Sustainability agenda regardless of language in a timely manner.

· Learn how to align of Global Category Strategies: Ensure that the global procurement strategy aligns with the specific procurement needs and regulations of each region (focus on Japan), taking into account factors such as local suppliers, market conditions, and supply chain dynamics.

· Get support from Integration Lead and promote one team spirit between all regions (focus on Japan) to enable the sharing of best practises and knowledge and the same with relation to Asahi Group Holding (Sustainability section)

· Learn Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement, and well-being).

· Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Global Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network. Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Global Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Main purpose of the job

As a Global Category Specialist, the primary role is to oversee, implement, and optimize procurement strategies and operations across the organization. Ensuring compliance with company policies, fostering a unified team, and promoting the sharing of best practices across all regions are key elements of the position. The role involves managing supplier relationships, executing strategic sourcing plans, and implementing category strategies to maximize business value. It also entails risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability. Driving sustainable procurement initiatives and innovations, while cultivating a positive work culture that aligns with the company's people strategy, are vital aspects of the role. Ultimately, the aim is to contribute to operational excellence in procurement, continuously improve capabilities, and align procurement practices with Asahi's overall strategy.

This position reports to Global Category Director.

Key qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field

· 5+ years of professional experience, whereof 2+ years in procurement

· International experience from multinational company

· Experience from an above-market role

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Accountabilities and deliverables

· Act according to Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.

· Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

· Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).

· Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

· Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

· Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

· Advocate and foster Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.

· Support creation and implementation of category strategies.

· Support execution of strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business.

· Support building and enhancement of strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities.

· Support development and maintenance of strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance.

· Support management and tracking of plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

· Support risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability and product or service availability.

· Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems.

· Support continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Expected level of Procurement functional competencies

Competency Level

1. Category management Experienced

2. Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Experienced

3. Stakeholder & Supplier Management Experienced

4. Risk Management and Governance Foundation

5. Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation Foundation

6. Process Excellence Experienced

What we offer

· Position in the new Global Procurement Office in Singapore (effective 2024)