Category Strategy Support Lead - GFR
HybridKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Summary
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives, utilizing market intelligence and spend analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities. Partner with Category Managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive stakeholder alignment, manage supplier performance, and resolve procurement issues. Support end-to-end category delivery by standardizing processes, monitoring KPIs, and maintaining SAP Ariba buying channels. Lead sourcing projects and champion continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring contract compliance and risk mitigation. This hybrid role requires flexibility for shift work (10 AM–7 PM or 5 PM–2 AM MYT) and supports bp's global energy mission through strategic supply chain optimization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, or equivalent experience
- 6–8 years demonstrated ability in Indirect Procurement
- Experience working in a global, multicultural environment
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
- Must be flexible to work either: Shift A (ASPAC/EU): 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM MYT, or Shift B (ASPAC/US): 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM MYT
- No travel is expected with this role
- Agility core practices
- Agility tools
- Analytical Thinking
- Business Requirements Analysis
- Category spend profiling
- Category Strategy
- Digital Fluency
- Negotiating
- Negotiation planning and preparation
- Product and market intelligence
- Supplier Relationship Management
Desired Qualifications
- Life and health insurance, medical care package
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