Senior Category Manager

VAT Group AG
Batu Kawan, Penang
Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full time
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Posted 2d ago
 
BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. 

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan. 

  • Support the Head of Category Management, to drive global sourcing strategies for various categories but focusing on machining.
  • Acting as a business partner to key stakeholders in business team (Business Units, Engineering, Global Operation etc.) and Operations team (Supplier Quality, Production, Materials Management etc).
  • Sustaining the Global Category Management Operating Model and provide the supply capability and capacity at best cost to support the company’s future business needs and protection of brand value.
  • Management of own categories and functional category team (capacity, knowledge management, performance)                                        
  • Application of aligned sourcing processes, sustainable supplier assessments and development approach, a performing and regulatory compliant supply base footprint shall be established and actively managed, contributing to the enhancement of the supply base performance on Quality, Delivery and Cost (QCD).
  • Realization of a measurable value >3% in recurring and P&L effective cost reductions per year across the global 3rd party spend in the assigned spend categories accompanied by a leveraged and benchmarked supply base management.
  • Grow and further develop a qualified and performing Best Cost Country Supply Base in line with the companies and operations BCC objectives at Asia and manage a sustainable spend allocation. Scope may include executing strategic program with Global Operation Development
  • Accountable for the category specific achievement of the objectives of cost optimization, supply base optimization, geographic sourcing footprint and Best Cost Country Sourcing                         
  • Providing forward-looking guidance on trends, threats and opportunities in own category & Actively monitors and performs a supply base risk assessment.
  • Active contribution to the bottom up alignment of the Direct Materials Category Team with the defined / set company objectives                                  
  • Embracing change, possessing a continuous improvement mindset, has a passion for exceeding company and customer expectations

Interested? We look forward to receive your application. 

You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. 

Chew Khian Kee (KK)

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