Job Description
- Join a global industry leader - Partner directly with senior regional leadership About Our Client Our client is a leading multinational organisation within the chemical manufacturing and specialty materials sector, with a strong global presence and a reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and sustainable growth. Job Description - Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct and indirect spend categories across Asia. - Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management for key spend areas. - Establish strong supplier partnerships while driving commercial improvements and performance standards. - Deliver measurable savings through category management, cost optimisation, demand management, and working capital initiatives. - Ensure supply continuity through proactive risk management, supplier diversification, and contingency planning. - Partner with operations, engineering, quality, finance, and senior business leaders on procurement-related initiatives. - Strengthen procurement governance, digitalisation, ESG compliance, and capability development across country teams. The Successful Applicant - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or related discipline. - Minimally 10 years of procurement experience within an international industrial or manufacturing environment. - Proven success managing both direct and indirect procurement categories. - Strong track record delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing and complex contract negotiations. - Experience working across multiple Asian markets and managing regional supplier networks. - Strong commercial, financial, and supplier risk management capabilities. - Experience operating within matrix organisations and influencing senior stakeholders across functions. - Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement platforms, spend analysis tools, and procurement governance processes. - Demonstrated ability to drive change, build processes, and establish procurement best practices. What's on Offer - Opportunity to build and shape a regional procurement function with significant autonomy. - Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making across Asia. - Ownership of a sizeable procurement portfolio with direct impact on business performance. - Regional role covering multiple countries and diverse supplier markets. - Career progression opportunities within a globally recognised multinational organisation. - Collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Contact: Quote job ref: JN-082026-7091530