Responsible for the Regional spend of category management in his/her responsibility.
Under alignment with Global Category Manager and Business Unit, develop regional category strategy to ensure the best cost and right quality with regular supply market assessment.
Work closely with Global Category Managers and Plants to ensure that strategy be implemented in the region.
Ensure the regional strategy remain updated and aligned with relevant functions and business units.
Lead cross-functional initiative to optimize the category management ( cost down workshop, NPI).
Achieve purchasing targets and support the internal planning process for the category under his/her responsibility.
Report and monitor category management KPIs.
Conduct sourcing projects with strategic approach.