Givaudan is looking for a Category Manager to shape our regional packaging procurement strategy across the APAC region. In this role, you will ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply base aligned with business objectives, while fostering innovation and driving sustainability initiatives.

What You'll Do

Develop and implement regional category strategies aligned with global procurement goals.
Provide strategic direction for sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and performance improvement.
Analyze market trends, manage risks, and build an optimal supply base with reliable vendors.
Integrate sustainability objectives including carbon footprint reduction, reducing single-use plastic, recyclability, and re-usability.
Lead regional packaging category strategy, ensuring competitive pricing, supplier selection criteria, allocation decision making process, and contract excellence.
Collaborate with Packaging Engineers, EHS, Quality and Operations community to optimize portfolio and drive innovations.
Monitor market conditions, forecast pricing trends, and provide input for budgeting and demand planning with suppliers.
Strengthen supplier relationships and establish clear performance and improvement processes.
Create business cases and supplier innovation programs to drive cost and productivity gains.
Set up supplier innovation program and drive the creation and management of a healthy project pipeline.
Lead packaging governance meetings and develop new communication channels to drive project execution and cost, project awareness.
Communicate to key internal stakeholders/Global Category Managers any market conditions changes which may affect the Business.
Be an active contributor to our sustainability and responsible sourcing programs in packaging. Actively support the responsible sourcing projects implementation & provide information to Sustainability Team and/or IM&S sustainability ambassador when required.
Prepare initiative plans and forecasts in line with business budget cycle.
Develop cost reduction projects.
Provide price forecast and market trends for key commodities and services.
Leverage AI and advanced technologies to enhance procurement processes and decision-making in Packaging.
Support implementation of digital tools for data analysis, supplier performance tracking, and market trend forecasting to drive efficiencies and improve sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with IT and data analytics teams to develop technology solutions that support procurement objectives and enhance stakeholder engagement.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, Economics or related field.
Minimum 8 years experience in procurement.
English proficiency.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate, interact, and influence at all levels of the organization to drive results.

Nice to Have

Previous experience in Packaging Sourcing or related areas.
Mandarin proficiency.

Technical Stack

Leveraging AI and advanced technologies to enhance procurement processes.
Digital tools for data analysis, supplier performance tracking, and market trend forecasting.
Collaborating with IT and data analytics teams to develop technology solutions.

Team & Environment

You will report to the Senior Global Category Manager, Packaging. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Work Mode

This role is onsite at our location at 1 Woodlands Avenue 8, Singapore.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.