APS Category Sourcing Manager
Unlock your potential with Dassault Systèmes, a global leader in Scientific Software Engineering as a category sourcing manager in Malaysia!
Job Description and Role Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional category strategies to optimize value and mitigate risk.
- Geographical coverage is AP South - Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam with six major categories - real estate, marketing, IT, professional services, HR and Finance.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFx, contract negotiation, and supplier selection.
- Manage supplier panels, conduct business reviews, and drive sustainability and compliance.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure smooth procurement operations.
- Approve purchase requests and oversee contract lifecycle management.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings through supplier innovation and market insights.
Hard Skills:
- Strong command of strategic sourcing, RFx, contract management, and supplier governance.
- Analytical skills with ability to interpret data and support decisions.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with SAP/Ariba is a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Proven experience in multinational companies and matrix environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
- Logical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
- High integrity and compliance-focused.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Preferred:
- 8+ years of indirect procurement experience, with regional exposure in APAC.
- Experience in the listed categories.
- Overseas study or living experience is a plus.
What’s in it for you?
- Work for the one of the biggest software company in Europe
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of industry experiences and IT technologies
- An international work environment with brilliant colleagues around the globe
- A conducive and supportive environment for personal and career growth
Inclusion statement
Dassault Systèmes treibt den menschlichen Fortschritt voran. Mit unseren kollaborativen und virtuellen Umgebungen helfen wir Unternehmen und Menschen, nachhaltige Innovationen erlebbar zu machen. Unsere 3DEXPERIENCE Plattform ermöglicht die Erstellung virtueller Zwillinge der realen Welt, was Mehrwert für über 350.000 Kunden aller Größen und Branchen in mehr als 150 Ländern schafft. Werde Teil unseres globalen Netzwerks von über 23.800 engagierten Mitarbeitenden!
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