Regional Category Sourcing Manager
Unlock your potential with Dassault Systèmes, a global leader in Scientific Software Engineering as a Catergory Sourcing Manager in Selangor, Malaysia!
Role Description & Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and purchasing activities across six AP South countries and six categories (Real Estate & Facilities, IT, Marketing, Professional Services, HR, Finance)
- Analyse spend data, set sourcing priorities (spend, risk, ESG, contracts), and engage stakeholders/suppliers to identify added value
Determine the most suitable approach (RFx, direct negotiation, or no negotiation when justified) to achieve cost-efficiency and propose sourcing actions to management and collaborate with internal stakeholders for execution
Negotiate and manage contracts including payment terms, and supplier relationships
- Provide data-driven insights, implement action plans, and ensure compliance, escalating where needed
- Partner with the Procurement Excellence team, representing AP South in global initiatives
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of indirect sourcing experience, with regional exposure across APAC a plus
- Strong background in RFx management, contract negotiation, and supplier management
- Solid understanding of ESG and sustainability practices
- Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills to influence across geographies
- Proven ability to challenge, suggest improvements, and drive results
- Collaborative team player with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive employee benefits
- A culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- A chance to work with a multi-national, multi-disciplinary team
- Regional experience, not limited to one country with one category to manage
Inclusion statement
Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress. We provide business and people with collaborative virtual environments to imagine sustainable innovations. By creating virtual twin experiences of the real world with our 3DEXPERIENCE platform and applications, we bring value to more than 350,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 150 countries. Join our global community of more than 23,800 passionate individuals!
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