Hybrid Global Category Director – Raw Materials

Posted 6 days ago

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About the role

  • 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

Job title

Global Category Director – Raw Materials

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridSingapore

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