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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing procurement strategies that maximize Total Cost of Ownership savings while managing supplier performance and contract compliance. Proficient in strategic sourcing methodologies and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and cross-functional collaboration.
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Strategic Sourcing MethodologySupplier Performance ManagementContract NegotiationCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Procurement Strategy DevelopmentTotal Cost of Ownership AnalysisRisk Mitigation StrategiesContract Compliance ManagementSupplier AuditsCost Reduction Opportunities IdentificationCategory Vision DevelopmentSourcing Strategy DefinitionNegotiation SkillsAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
AgilityInfluence SkillStrategic ThinkingResults-Oriented Approach
Industry Keywords
Direct Spend StrategyCross-Functional TeamsMarket DynamicsSustainability SolutionsKey-Supplier RelationshipsInternal Customer RelationshipsChemistry/Material ScienceGlobal Company ExperienceFluency in English and JapaneseProficiency in Chinese
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Implement and realize direct spend strategy for assigned category clusters within corporate requirements and guidelines
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement procurement strategies that maximize Total Cost of Ownership savings
- Identify and mitigate business risks from single-source positions and market dynamics
- Adjust to local market pace and maintain end-to-end value-chain knowledge for assigned categories in APAC
- Contribute to Direct Spend strategy development and represent Direct Spend in the category
- Develop and deploy category vision and approved plans
- Define and validate sourcing strategies using Strategic Sourcing Methodology
- Identify innovative sources and contractual arrangements through internal and external analysis
- Prepare and lead fact-based negotiations and select strategic suppliers
- Ensure contract implementation across regional sites and resolve issues
- Manage contract compliance and supplier performance, taking corrective actions
- Develop and implement regional risk-mitigation strategies
- Participate in supplier audits
- Extend local competitiveness globally and explore sustainability solutions
- Initiate and manage raw-material projects for cost savings and risk management
- Direct and support cross-functional sourcing teams
- Develop and manage key-supplier relationships and track performance
- Conduct key supplier audits and secure security of supply, competitiveness, quality/compliance, sustainability, innovation, and business commitment
- Identify contract improvement and renegotiation opportunities
- Define and implement strategic supplier-management processes
- Translate Envalior growth requirements to suppliers
- Manage knowledge sharing and communication between Category Managers and Category Operations Managers
- Manage internal-customer relationships and collect feedback to identify cost-reduction opportunities
- Improve Envalior Purchasing profile and recognition within the internal customer community
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, engineering or related fields
- Specialization in chemistry/material science preferred
- More than 5 years of work experience in a regional/global role within a global company
- Fluency in English and Japanese
- Proficiency in Chinese would be a plus
- Agility
- Influence skill
- Strategic thinking methodology
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management skills
- Results-oriented approach
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Global bonus program
- Individual performance bonuses
- Retirement plans
- Health programs
- Life insurance
- Comprehensive medical care
- Work-life balance support
- Flexible scheduling support
- Training, coaching, and mentoring
- Professional and personal development investment
- Diverse and inclusive working environment
- Culture of belonging, openness, and respect