Job Description

The Category Manager reports to the Procurement Manager for Thailand and is based in Maptaphut Factory, Thailand.

The Category Manager is responsible to lead procurement category; namely to develop and implement strategy to deliver cost efficiency and effectiveness for the business unit.

The Role Priorities Are To

• Analyze, monitor and manage categories through reviewing cost drivers, key input cost, index movements, market trends, etc.
• Develop and implement strategy for respective categories to ensure cost effectiveness
• Mange relationship with stakeholders (internal users, suppliers, communities across countries, etc.)
• Negotiate and manage the contracts
• Analyze the risk in supply chain and develop mitigation plan
• Increase contracted spend vs non-contracted spend
• Monitor changes in category (in case have) such as when there is legal requirement changed
  
  

The successful individual will bring the following qualifications and experience to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Commercial, Business Administrative or related fields
• Minimum 5 years’ experience and proven success record in Category Management and Strategic Sourcing, some preferably in an international company
• Procurement & Supply Chain professional certificate i.e. Certificate in Procurement and Inventory Management
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Word Document)
• Good English communication skills both written and spoken
• Strong negotiation, influencing and analytical skills
• Able to drive improvements and results
  
  

At NS BlueScope our success comes from our people. We choose to treat each other with trust and respect. We understand that the range of perspectives that result from having a diverse and inclusive workplace will strengthen NS BlueScope’s capability for continued and sustained business success.