Regional Category Manager Logistics Sourcing

Omya · Kuala Lumpur

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Regional Strategy and Implementation

Adapt and localize global category strategies to meet regional needs, ensuring operational relevance.
Define and implement the regional category strategy, aligning with global direction and regional priorities.
Ensure adherence to global sourcing standards and the defined category strategy within the regional context.
Coordinate category implementation with Heads of Procurement and Specialists for seamless regional adoption.

Sourcing Excellence and Supplier Management

Focus on regional sourcing excellence, supplier selection, and alignment with local business needs.
Plan and execute regional sourcing events, ensuring competitive outcomes and alignment with regional business objectives.
Monitor regional supplier performance, identifying risks, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
Oversee the accuracy of supplier master data, sourcing documentation, bid evaluations, and contract drafts.

Operational Task Coordination and Issue Resolution

Coordinate daily Source-2-Contract tasks, ensuring timely and accurate execution according to service levels.
Resolve first-level escalations related to supplier responsiveness, bid inconsistencies, contract errors, or compliance issues.
Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and exceptions, ensuring timely resolution.
Ensure timely execution of sourcing and contracting activities according to service levels.

Continuous Improvement and Process Standardization

Drive continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing workflows within the team.
Work closely with the process management team to ensure continuous improvement of underlying processes.
Support the implementation of new or updated work instructions, tools, and systems along the process.
Collect improvement ideas from the team and contribute to the operational improvement backlog.

Team Leadership and Development (in case of team existence)

Monitor team performance and support training on sourcing systems and procurement procedures.
Lead and develop the team within the Source-2-Contract operational line.
Monitor team workload and support capacity planning; identify skill gaps and training needs; support onboarding and knowledge transfer.
Actively contribute to and foster Omya's culture and values among team members.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Align and coordinate regional category implementation with Heads of Procurement and Procurement Specialists to ensure consistent execution on cluster level.
Engage with other Team Leads within Source-2-Contract and adjacent processes to ensure coordinated service delivery.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations or Economics or related fields
Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered

Experience

4–6 years of experience in logistics sourcing management, with a strong understanding of rail logistics sourcing.
4–6 years of experience in a process‑ or function‑related operational role
First leadership or coordination experience (e.g., acting as senior, subject matter expert or deputy team lead)

Knowledge and skills

Skills in spend category strategy definition, execution and communication from regional to cluster level
Ability to handle confidential commercial and supplier data securely
Strong attention to detail for procurement documents, legal wording, and financial terms
S2C data administration including supplier data, RFP documentation, negotiation records, and contract files
Case and ticket management for sourcing queries, supplier issues, and contract clarification needs
Comfortable coordinating with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business requesters

Other requirements

Solid understanding of sourcing methodologies, systems and procurement workflows
Knowledge of internal procurement controls and compliance requirements
High accuracy in reviewing bid comparisons, supplier documentation, and contract drafts

POSITION SCOPE

Reporting Line(s)

Solid line(s) to: Procurement Director Area RAP South

Dotted line(s) to: Head of Global Logistics Category

Performance Measures

Performance measures will be defined on team specific service obligations

Working Relationships

Internal contacts

Procurement Director Area

Logistics

Other Team Leads within Source-2-Contract and adjacent processes Process management within Source-2-Contract

IT support

Business contacts

External contacts

Suppliers

Service providers or external business partners as required for daily operations

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