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About Our Client

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer serving highly regulated and technology-driven industries. With a strong international footprint and continued investment in operational excellence, the company is focused on building a scalable, resilient, and competitive supply chain network to support its long-term growth ambitions.

As part of its regional supply chain expansion strategy, the organization is seeking a Regional Category Development Manager to lead supplier ecosystem development, sourcing initiatives, and manufacturing capability enhancement across Asia. This role will play a key part in strengthening supplier partnerships, expanding regional capacity, and driving strategic projects that improve supply chain agility, operational performance, and long-term business sustainability.

Job Description

Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, and development activities to support long-term capacity growth and operational requirements.
Drive regional supplier ecosystem expansion and capability enhancement initiatives.
Develop and execute localization and supply base optimization strategies across Asia.
Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and industrialization programs to ensure production readiness and supply continuity.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing ramp-ups, supplier transfers, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Identify and implement value chain improvement opportunities including inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, and supplier collaboration programs.
Monitor supply market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging risks to support long-term sourcing decisions.
Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and responsiveness metrics.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience in category management, supplier development, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
Proven experience within manufacturing, industrial, precision engineering, or high-technology environments.
Strong understanding of supplier qualification, industrialization, manufacturing operations, and sourcing strategies.
Experience managing regional supplier development and cross-functional projects.
Excellent stakeholder management, project leadership, and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a strategic mindset.
Exposure to Asia supply chain ecosystems and localization initiatives would be highly advantageous

What's On Offer

Be part of a globally recognised organisation.
Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with opportunities for growth.
Competitive remuneration and benefits package

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Quote job ref: JN-072026-7072004

Category Manager - Regional Category Development