Our client is a reputable high tech MNC.
Senior Manager, Procurement (Regional
)To lead regional category strategy while driving a step-change procurement transformation agenda across the region
.This role combines strategic category leadership with ownership of a Procurement Transformation PMO, acting as a key architect of a future-ready, resilient, and digital procurement organization. The position will partner closely with business and supply chain leadership to unlock sustainable value, innovation, and competitive advantage
.
1. Regional Category Strategy & Leadersh
- ipDefine and lead regional category strategies across key spend areas (e.g., Packaging, Insulating Materials, Chemicals, Subcontracting, Contract Manufacturin
- g)Translate global strategies into regionally optimized execution, reflecting regional market dynamics and supply base realiti
- esDrive total value creation (cost, innovation, risk, sustainability, speed) across categori
- esInfluence product design and sourcing decisions upstream to embed cost competitiveness and supply resilien
ce
2. Procurement Transformation PMO Leaders
- hipEstablish and lead the Procurement Transformation PMO for the region, ensuring structured execution of strategic initiati
- vesOrchestrate end-to-end transformation programs, includi
- ng:Plant procurement maturity upl
- iftProcess standardization and governa
- nceDigital procurement enablem
- entCapability building and organizational effectiven
- essDefine clear KPIs, governance cadence, and execution discipline to ensure delivery of transformation outco
- mesAct as the central integration point between global initiatives and regional execut
ion
3. Supply Resilience & Ecosystem Stra
- tegyBuild a resilient and future-proof supplier ecosystem, balancing depth and regional diversifica
- tionLead risk mitigation strategies across geopolitical, supply continuity, and capacity constra
- intsDrive strategic footprint development (new suppliers, new locations, dual sourcing mod
els)
4. Strategic Supplier Partnerships & Innov
- ationElevate supplier management into strategic partnerships and co-innovation plat
- formsDevelop key suppliers in advanced manufacturing capabilities, OEM/ODM models, and technology roadmap alig
- nmentLead supplier development programs to enhance competitiveness, quality, and innovation contrib
ution
5. Cost Leadership & Value Engin
- eeringDeliver sustainable cost competitiveness through structured productivity pr
- ogramsImplement design-to-cost, should-costing, and value engineering methodo
- logiesBuild and manage a multi-year productivity pipeline with clear visibility and accounta
bility
6. Performance Management & Gov
- ernanceDrive robust governance on supplier performance (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, Sustaina
- bility)Establish data-driven performance management systems and das
- hboardsEnsure alignment with Schneider Electric's sustainability and responsible sourcing comm
itments
7. Leadership & Stakeholder I
- nfluenceAct as a strategic partner to regional business leaders, influencing key decisions on sourcing, footprint, and supply chain
- strategyLead cross-functional collaboration across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, and
- R&;DDrive change management and cultural transformation within procureme
nt teams
What Will Make You S
- uccessful15+ years of procurement leadership experience, with strong exposure to regional category management and transformation
- programsProven track record in leading large-scale procurement or supply chain transformation (Category Management/Operation Procurement /PMO experience p
- referred)Deep expertise in Asia supply markets, particularly China ecosystem
- dynamicsStrong capability in category strategy, supplier development, and subcontracting or contract manufacturi
- ng modelsDemonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix, global org
- anizationStrong strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, and execution d
- isciplineHigh level of leadership presence, resilience, and change management c
- apabilityStrong in influencing and convincing, communication and negotiati
- on skillsBe Agile and Resilient with past experiences in dealing with difficult situations and supply crisis p
referred.
