Strategy Commodity Manager

ADB SAFEGATE'sfunctional teams are integral to
powering innovation
and ensuring
operational excellence
across the organization.

As a
Strategic Commodity Manager
, you will develop and implement innovative, competitive procurement strategies aligned with ADB Safegate' business objectives.

You will manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities, and mitigate supply-chain risks.

Working closely with global cross-functional teams, you will help drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable long-term value across the supply chain.

All activities will fully support product development and resourcing strategies both locally and globally.

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned products/commodities. Responsible for category performance in terms of quality, delivery and cost.
• Managing supplier relationships and assists in building effective partnerships. Build and maintain long-term, collaborative relationships with key suppliers at the global or regional level.
• Executing the entire sourcing process starting with supplier assessment through RFQ, quote analysis, negotiation, supplier selection/approval, sample order, parts approval and production
• Measuring supply chain risk with regular supplier evaluations on performance. Identify and assess supply-chain risks and develop and implement measures to mitigate and manage those risks
• Working closely with various departments, such as Research and Development, Operations, Business Line and Quality, to coordinate procurement strategies and meet internal requirements.
• Identifying potential trends & issues within the supply chain and recommends appropriate, cost-effective solutions
• Reporting and analysis:
  Prepare regular performance reports and analyses and present results and strategic initiatives to management.

• A university degree in business, engineering, or a comparable field.
• +10 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, ideally in global category management at an internationally operating company.
• A proven track record in developing and implementing procurement strategies and achieving cost savings.
• Experience in supplier management and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to understand and structure complex issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent negotiation abilities.
• An independent, structured, and results-oriented approach to work.
• A high level of initiative and personal responsibility.
• Strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Travel requirement: 25-40% both domestic and international;
  Must be willing to work non-standard work hours as needed/required

We value you and your contribution in the business. Recognizing and rewarding the impact you make is important to us.

• In return we offer a competitive salary/ benefits
• The opportunity to develop your career. We love to upskill and promote our staff; there's nothing better than to see someone gain a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.
• A great flexible working culture with company values and behaviours that help shape your development and lead to success for you and the Company.
• An international environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in different countries around the globe.