Job Description

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further - Haemonetics is your employer of choice. Job Details Job Title: Global Category Manager (English & Mandarin) Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Category Manager to oversee and optimize spend related to contract manufactured goods (such as plastic disposable harnesses) across our global organization. As the Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies to mitigate risk and drive cost savings, as well as managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the overall efficiency of our procurement processes. Your expertise and leadership will play a critical role in shaping our global sourcing and supply chain strategies, driving innovation, and delivering measurable value to our company. This role will be reporting to the Senior Director, Global Strategic Sourcing and is preferably based out of our site in Penang, Malaysia, but may be considered as a remote role for the right candidate. This role requires fluency (verbal & written) in both English and Mandarin, as you will be working in an international environment. Your proficiency in both languages, coupled with your exceptional written and verbal communication skills, will enable you to effectively collaborate and build relationships with colleagues and suppliers across various regions. Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for the assigned area of spend that align with the organization\'s overall objectives, incorporating global market trends, industry best practices, and supplier capabilities. Supplier Relationship Management: Identify, evaluate, and select strategic suppliers, establishing and maintaining strong relationships to ensure high-quality service, cost competitiveness, and continuous improvement. Cost Optimization: Analyze spend patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement appropriate initiatives to optimize expenses while maintaining quality and service levels. Drive negotiations and leverage volume to secure favorable pricing and contractual terms. Contract Negotiations: Negotiate contracts on behalf of the company with Year-Over-Year (YOY) productivity expectations. Procurement Process Efficiency: Implement streamlined procurement processes and systems for the assigned categories to enhance efficiency, standardize practices, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Market Intelligence: Monitor global market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies. Leverage market intelligence to proactively identify innovative solutions, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Finance, to align category strategies with business needs and requirements, foster effective communication, and ensure successful execution of procurement initiatives. Act as a subject matter expert resource to the internal site purchasing teams and external contract manufacturing teams for commodity direction and strategy implementation. Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks within the assigned categories, develop and implement mitigation strategies, and maintain contingency plans to minimize any potential disruptions to the supply chain. Performance Tracking: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of category management initiatives. Regularly report on performance metrics, savings achieved, supplier performance, and other relevant insights to stakeholders and senior management. Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Proven experience (5+ years) in global category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement. Experience in the medical device industry is required; experience with plastic disposables preferred. Strong contract negotiations background. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing category strategies, driving cost savings, and managing supplier relationships. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams. Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis, market research, and financial modeling. Experience in using procurement software and tools is desirable. Proactive, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Travel expectation: 10-20%. Language requirement: Fluency (verbal & written) in both English and Mandarin. Join our team and take on this exciting opportunity to shape the global supplier landscape at Haemonetics, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to the overall success of our organization. EEO Policy Statement -

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