Global Category Manager leading sustainability initiatives in green gas and electricity for Asahi. Driving procurement strategies and supplier management for energy sectors to reduce environmental impact.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of category strategies for green gas, electricity, and natural gas to deliver value, sustainability, and reliability.
Drive sustainable procurement and innovation initiatives aligned with Asahi’s sustainability and CSR commitments.
Manage supplier partnerships to ensure performance, quality, and continuous improvement across energy supply chains.
Oversee strategic sourcing plans and contract negotiations to optimise cost, mitigate risk, and ensure secure energy supply.
Partner with key stakeholders to align business needs, share best practices, and promote one-team collaboration globally.
Implement governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks to safeguard assets and uphold company reputation.
Manage budgets, KPIs, and key value drivers to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Lead, coach, and inspire the Procurement team to deliver operational excellence and capability growth across the energy category.
Requirements
University degree in Business or related field (Master’s preferred).
Extensive experience in procurement and category management within green gas (mandatory), electricity and natural gas
Strong leadership experience in an international multinational company
Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration skills.
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and environmental impact.
Experience with procurement platform SAP Ariba highly regarded and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
**What we offer**
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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