Category Manager Additives, North Asia

About AkzoNobelSince 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. Category Management: Regional category management for assigned category / sub-categories aligned with Global strategy Develop and implement Regional sourcing strategies (SSM) for assigned category / sub-categories Developing a pipeline of TCO reduction projects per AN Sourcing Financial objectives Raw material market intelligence and price forecasting for raw materials included on assigned category / sub-category Risk management (supply, financial, supplier base, etc) Supplier Management: Manage Regional supplier portfolio: supplier selection, negotiation, QDCIS improvement Responsible for the supplier relationship management ensuring mutually beneficial supplier relationships and collaboration at all organizational levels Key supplier manager (KSM) for key global supplier(s) based in his/her category / sub-categories Introduce new suppliers to trigger the competition among suppliers. Sustainability Drive sustainability KPI’s for CSR, Audits, HRDD, etc Work closely together with suppliers to drive down carbon emissions Stakeholder management: Acting as key-interface between sourcing and TCL together with R&D Team for supplier innovation, new product introduction, complexity reduction projects and portfolio management Supporting escalated supply issues resolution Represent global category in regional cross-functional forums and programs (i.e. IBP, CM management, regional procurement programs and reviews) SLA implementation in AkzoNobel plants Contract management: Price negotiation with suppliers involved in the category Contract negotiation and implementation Portfolio management: Raw materials portfolio management for assigned category / sub-categoryWork with: Procurement network across Asia Global Additives network BU RD&I and ISC representatives Supplier RepresentativesAt AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.Requisition ID: 48553