Category Manager

**Job Description**: **ACCOUNTABILITIES / OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF POS.** * Zero classified accident through constant improvement on belief and act in EHS. Ensure purchasing activities in compliance with legal regulation and company’s guideline. * Develop purchasing strategy and lead the purchasing activity for the assigned category (Diluent & Amines& Supporting epoxy resin etc.), understand the technology and supply base of the category (capacity, technology mapping and market pricing). Deliver sustainable cost saving. * Minimize risk and increase leverage by moving away from single sourcing and introducing new vendors for competition. Manage suppliers relationship to secure supply with competitive cost. * Lead sourcing activity in New product initiative and transfer product projects. Actively involve in NP projects. * Support regional and global networking and information flow to improve procurement efficiency of the assigned Categories **CONTACTS:** **INTERNAL:** * All internal departments * Operation buyers * Lead buyers in other regions **EXTERNAL:** * Suppliers **SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR POSITION:** * Can identify saving opportunities independently and proactively and achieve saving target * Keep abreast with the development of the supply market and technology * Good focal point for purchasing in NPI team, to bring professional purchasing service to the internal customer * Develop high quality of suppliers with contracts in place * Advanced proficiency in SAP&Excel(data analysis pivot table) &Power BI) **REQUIREMENTS OF POSITIONS:** **Qualification / Experience:** \- Bachelor’s degree majored in Chemistry or business administration \- min.5 years Purchasing experience ideally in multinational Chemical company, electronics and epoxy resin industry are preferred \- Self-motivated and good project management and communication skills \- Good communication skills and capability of influence \- Able to work independently **Additional Locations:**