Indirect Category Manager - Freight Forwarding & Professional Services

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Manage multiple categories and this position will be in charge primarily of (but not limited to) :
• Sea and Air Freight
• Professional Services & Consulting
• Others as assigned
• The management of the above categories will be across all countries within APAC
• Overseeing all aspects of a specific category of spend, including market research, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
• To lead the entire strategic sourcing and procurement process based on the demand for goods and services as required
• Develop procurement strategies, models and business cases fit for the region and countries
• Project management of all procurement projects from idea creation right up to implementation
• Accountable to optimise and maximise savings including projections and recording of actuals
• Perform market analysis and global benchmarking along with data analysis on spend, savings, etc. End to end cost and business process analysis
• Engagement and management of Internal stakeholders which include senior management right down to the operational stakeholders
• Accountable for supplier relationship management for all key suppliers and responsible for supplier risk assessments and management.
• To work alongside country local procurement teams to collaborate to ensure your projects and strategies are successfully implemented and realised
  
  

Are you a MATCH?

• 10+ years working experience of successful procurement and category management within a global environment with a strong knowledge and involvement primarily in freight forwarding management. Experiences in professional services will be an added advantage.
• Proven experiences in a procurement environment including experiences in Project Management.
• Experiences in successfully leading and conducting the negotiation of contracts across technical, commercial and geographical areas.
• Proven experience in building and nurturing positive internal relationships with senior management, key users and business Stakeholders.
• Proven experiences in building and nurturing positive external relationships with Suppliers
• Proven track record of consistent category/portfolio performance and delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to champion the vision of the organization.
• Management of internal resistances as transformations across boards are taking place
• Mobility to travel within APAC (moderate Frequency) – coverage of key APAC countries (12 countries).
• Embracement of changes, open minded with strong leadership, influential communication
• A bachelor's degree in a related field like business administration, supply chain management, logistics or equivalent.
  
  

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.