Global Category Director overseeing procurement strategies and stakeholder collaboration for Asahi in Singapore, focusing on sustainable sourcing and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of Global Procurement’s purpose, vision, strategies, and governance frameworks.
Provide strategic leadership to the Global Procurement team, ensuring clear goals, strong culture, and alignment with the People strategy
Drive global category strategies and strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value and ensure operational excellence.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key global suppliers and stakeholders to enable collaboration, quality assurance, and performance delivery.
Champion sustainable procurement, innovation, and responsible sourcing practices across all categories.
Safeguard company assets through effective internal controls, governance, and policy adherence.
Manage budgets, cost centres, and risk (price volatility, supplier stability, and supply continuity) to optimise financial outcomes.
Represent Procurement in global committees and lead continuous improvement to align with Asahi’s strategy and external best practices.
Requirements
University degree in Business or a related field, Master’s preferred
Proven ability in leading Raw Materials category strategy and procurement initiatives in complex
Experience and understanding of complex multinational environments, preferably in alcohol, beverage, or FMCG sectors
Strong strategic thinking, team leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
·Solid understanding of procurement platforms such as Ariba and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
A passion for sustainability, innovation, and delivering meaningful impact through procurement
Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits
Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards and experience.
Comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance.
Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development.
Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation.
Flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance
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