Job Description

Requisition ID 43908
Position Type FT Permanent
Recruiter #LI-CST1
Posting Type LI

About Kerry

Kerry is the world\'s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers\' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As Regional Category Manager in Packaging, you will be responsible for the Direct Procurement of Packaging services for the APMEA Region (Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa).
In this role, the successful candidate is expected to develop, plan and execute strategic regional sourcing activities within the category assigned, with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining / improving service quality and vendor service levels. The role will also require close collaboration and positive relationship building cross-functionally in Kerry to deliver key strategies for sustainable growth.
Work Location: Petaling Jaya Reporting to: Regional Category Director - Packaging

Key responsibilities

Main Purpose of Job

• To aggregate and manage assigned Flexible category (film), wood, metal and others consumable packaging materials for Kerry APMEA. Job will remain closely connected to various business owners.
• To formulate and implement effective/update for assigned category and any assigned for regional spend.

Objectives

• Work and communicate with suppliers and key stakeholders periodically for timely project/strategy implementation.
• Initiate and lead necessary changes for cost competitiveness.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor market & price trends. Scout regional/local market for new suppliers, technologies, market fundamentals, opportunity to optimize regional benefits (price, payment terms, VMI, consignment, etc.).
• Analyse assigned spends and gather updated data/information to formulate/revise spend strategy. Communicate strategy to stakeholders and team.
• Direct and indirectly involves in any projects as per required .Eg; New Packaging Development, Supplier Development, Supplier transition activity , E-Tender, RFP (Request for proposal) to obtain competitive bidding and best purchased value.
• Working with suppliers and operation team (approved suppliers or new supplier) for sustainability exercise. Ensure target are met as per the agreed timeline.
• Work with markets and key stakeholders to effectively and efficiently source materials/services at approved specs/ requirements.
• Work with key stakeholders to initiate and implement cost effective and cost improvement projects (savings) for assigned spends. Initiative projects w/in the region to reduce process complexity (rationalize specs/suppliers).
• Obtain data from the markets and monitors supplier performance.
• Coordinate and look after supply issue matter with suppliers and factory for consistency supply such as VMI and trigger ordering process. Ensure forward forecast on Packaging material to key packaging supplier. Working with supplier on their capacity to support the business growth.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Business or any field.
• At least 7-10 years experience in procurement for respective packaging materials.
• Regional experience is an advantage.
• Strong business understanding and communication skills.
• Able to work in a team management (where required).
• Experience working in the F&B or FMCG industry is an advantage.
• Individual contributor
• Travel 20%