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**Job Description Summary**
Develop global sourcing and procurement strategies for global business travel which represent approximately $150M in spend at GE HealthCare. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal contractual terms while ensuring internal stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage industry knowledge and market trends to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement in sourcing practices. Build relationships with critical business stakeholders to ensure current and future business requirement met.
**Job Description**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Define and execute sourcing or category management strategies aligned with business goals.
+ Lead cross-functional collaboration with business segments and functions.
+ Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
+ Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
+ Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
+ Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, and performance evaluations.
+ Monitor and report on category performance metrics and implement improvements.
+ Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality systems, and legal requirements.
+ Support global and regional sourcing initiatives and projects.
**Additional Responsibilities:**
+ Act as the first point of contact for our customers regarding all travel related inquiries including reservations and travel profiles
+ Be the subject matter expert (SME) on our travel policy and related processes
+ Research and solve issues or assign to technical or other teams
+ Ability to assist and coach customers on the online booking tool
+ Effectively use computer systems and tools to ensure consistency and adherence to processes and procedures
+ Ensure the client is offered the best solution for their needs
**Required Qualifications:**
+ For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Sourcing & Supplier Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience - 4years).
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Expertise in specific sourcing categories (e.g., Travel Management, Air, Hotel, & Car Rental).
+ Strong leadership and influencing skills.
+ Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
+ Proficiency in sourcing tools and systems.
+ Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed.
+ Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
**Inclusion and Diversity**
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

Overview

Motorola Solutions is a global, people-focused company that provides critical communications, video security and command center technologies to support public safety agencies and enterprises. We aim to help create safer communities, schools, hospitals and businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future. Department Overview

The Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) Procurement team designs and implements the company's comprehensive product outsourcing strategy, from initial sourcing to ongoing supplier management. We collaborate with Business and Engineering teams to understand requirements, then identify, vet, and select qualified global suppliers. Our mission is to build and maintain a network of partners that meet outsourcing needs, drive cost efficiencies and accelerate innovation. Core functions include contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and continuous market analysis to ensure a robust and optimized supply chain. Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Category Manager to oversee the strategic management of our ODM suppliers. This role is crucial for optimizing our procurement processes and fostering robust supplier relationships that fuel our product development. Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for ODM suppliers, managing the full procurement lifecycle from concept, initial sourcing to contract closure and ongoing governance. Lead all commercial and contractual negotiations, securing favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements that align with business objectives. Serve as a central point of contact for all ODM supplier-related matters, working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure seamless project execution. Establish and oversee supplier performance metrics, conducting regular business reviews and audits to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards. Proactively identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, while also identifying new opportunities for cost reduction and value creation. Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and optimize production schedules. Manage the creation, negotiation, and governance of all contracts, ensuring they are meticulously executed and adhered to. Analyze market trends and procurement data to inform strategic decision-making and support annual cost reduction goals. Basic Requirements

Candidates must have at least a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field. 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or related fields is a plus. Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in procurement software and tools. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. An excellent team player, a person with integrity, mature and self-motivated. Willing to be based in Penang Travel Requirements

25-50% Relocation Provided

None Position Type

Experienced Referral Payment Plan

No EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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Electronics Category Manager As the Electronics Category Manager, you will play a strategic role in driving the company's procurement and inventory management for its electronics product portfolio. Based in Selangor, this full-time position will involve overseeing the end-to-end category management lifecycle to ensure optimum product availability, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the company's commercial objectives.

What you’ll be doing

Develop and implement category management strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness of the electronics product range

Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer demand to identify opportunities for category growth and optimisation

Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers, including pricing, delivery, and quality agreements

Manage the procurement and inventory planning processes to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise excess or obsolete inventory

Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and finance teams to align category plans with the overall business strategy

Monitor and report on category performance metrics, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement

Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the broader procurement team

What we’re looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in a category management or procurement role, preferably within the electronics or technology industry

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed, strategic decisions

Previous experience from lifescience or lab instruments industry will be advantageous.

Experience dealing with centrifuges and vacuum concentrators, freezers, biological shakers and CO₂ incubators, thermocyclers & mixer

Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations and contract management

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally

Familiarity with supply chain best practices, inventory management, and logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field

Your application will include the following questions

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?

What’s your expected monthly basic salary?

Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?

How many years’ experience do you have as a category manager?

How many years’ experience do you have in a procurement role?

Do you have experience with inventory management?

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1) Vendor Management

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors across East Malaysia, ensuring alignment with commercial targets and service level expectations.

Lead high-level negotiation of trading terms, promotions, and long-term business agreements in coordination with national category strategies.

Identify relevant local vendors that have Products that appeal to East Malaysia customers as well as guide vendors on the onboarding process and promotion of local assortments that complement national plans.

Drive structured vendor performance reviews to evaluate fulfilment, sales contribution, promotional effectiveness, provide feedback from operations & supply chain and take corrective actions where necessary to drive improvement.

Oversee and support the resolution of financial disputes and fulfillment issues escalated from the regional merchandising teams, vendor or operations/supply chain.

2) Category Planning & Growth Execution

Formulate and execute end-to-end category plans tailored to East Malaysia’s unique market dynamics, optimizing assortment, pricing, and promotional mix.

Guide and approve new product listings, planogram compliance and vendor partnerships proposed by regional teams, ensuring relevance, profitability, and long-term growth potential.

Ensure complete and timely documentation for new listings (NPP forms, SAP setup, pricing files, etc.) is submitted and followed through.

Collaborate with central merchandising, SRD, and the Fresh Food team to coordinate regional rollouts, planogram assortment & compliance as well as innovation pipelines.

Rationalize assortment by identifying SKUs that underperform and coordinating delisting or replacement proposals with HQ and vendors.

Provide strategic direction on POSM execution, store layout optimization, and promotional compliance, ensuring in-store excellence.

Identify margin improvement opportunities through cost negotiation, assortment rationalization, and supply optimization.

Guide teams on selecting sustainable & customer-driven SKUs, avoiding ‘one-hit wonders’ or short-lived trial products.

3) Regional Market Development & Localization

Analyze regional market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor assortments to identify local category opportunities.

Coordinate trials or pilots for new local vendors and products, monitoring performance closely during test periods.

Build vendor pipelines by scouting local suppliers through store visits, trade shows, and referrals from branch teams.

Work with team to assess feasibility and risk of onboarding new regional vendors, ensuring capability to meet 7‑Eleven standards.

Advocate East Malaysia’s assortment needs to HQ merchandising department, ensuring regional relevance is prioritized to support rollout of local favorites across multiple branches or regions where viable.

4) Operational Alignment & Execution Oversight

Act as the key merchandising liaison between headquarters and the East Malaysia branches, ensuring seamless translation of strategic plans into operational execution.

Partner with Branch Operations and Supply Chain teams to proactively address fulfilment gaps, persistent stock issues, or vendor performance bottlenecks.

Participate in Branch WOR (Weekly Operational Review) meetings to align on stock planning, promotional rollouts, competitor intelligence, and seasonal preparation.

Gather regional feedback loops to inform national planning with on‑ground insights and localized execution needs.

Conduct post‑mortem promo/monthly sales reviews and provide feedback to vendors and Operation and Supply Chain for improvement.

Coordinate with finance on pricing accuracy, vendor rebate reconciliation, and claim resolution.

Act as escalation point to engage with Admins or SAP support teams on system issues affecting pricing uploads, listing setups, or new store mapping to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

5) People Leadership & Capability Development

Lead, coach, and support the merchandising teams in Sabah and Sarawak to ensure clarity in category objectives, execution accountability, and KPI delivery.

Review team performance regularly, provide structured feedback, and identify training or development opportunities to elevate team capability.

Mentor team members on vendor negotiation, stock troubleshooting, promo setup, and data interpretation and ensuring team members adherence to SOPs and process guidelines for promo & pricing, NPP/New vendor account submission, Trading Term with vendors as well as any other merchandising‑related matters.

Promote teamwork and alignment between Sabah and Sarawak teams, ensuring shared goals and best practices.

Ensure that regional teams operate in alignment with corporate SOPs, category strategies, and brand positioning while adapting for local agility.

6) Performance Analytics & Strategic Reporting

Oversee regional category sales and profitability performance, identifying trends, underperforming segments, and whitespace opportunities.

Utilize data from SAP, Qliksense dashboards, internal reports and in‑market intelligence to inform decision‑making and propose commercially sound initiatives.

Identify fast and slow movers and suggest actions (re‑listing, delisting, promotion, or pack changes) accordingly.

Support data‑driven discussions with vendors and management by preparing clear visual summaries and commentaries to fast‑track solutions and guide improvement plans moving forward.

7) Field‑level Visibility & In‑Store Execution

Collect feedback from store visits, and operation teams to understand on‑ground challenges and opportunities as well as monitoring in‑store execution of promotions, new listings, and planograms.

Gather qualitative feedback from store and field ops teams regarding assortment gaps, promotion success, and competitor activity. Compile and consolidate feedback into insights that influence future category planning, vendor reviews, and listing decisions.

Ensure recurring store‑level issues and long‑standing vendor or system‑related operational issues are logged, escalated, and resolved through proper internal follow‑up.

Ensure that promotions and product changes comply with internal SOPs and are clearly communicated to branches to prevent hiccups.

Taking ownership of resolving pricing errors, late deliveries, stock availability issues and identifying gaps in implementation and follow‑up with vendors, ops, or merchandising teams accordingly.

Proactively suggest improvements to execution processes for better speed, visibility & consistency with the ops & field team.

8) SOP Compliance & Administration

Ensure full compliance to internal processes related to vendor account creation, product listing, pricing uploads, and promotional timelines.

Review and verify all documentation submitted by team for accuracy and completeness.

Guide team in submitting SAP‑related setups, flagging any missing fields or errors before escalation.

Ensure timely closure of listing or promo rebate documentation so that category margins would not be impacted.

Review and validate all documentation before submission to HQ, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal standards.

Qualifications and Skills Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in retail category management, merchandising, or related roles within the FMCG industry, with proven success in driving category growth and profitability.

Prior experience managing direct reports, including coaching and performance development, with strong leadership presence across regional teams.

Demonstrated experience working across East Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak), with deep understanding of local market dynamics, customer preferences, and operational challenges.

Proven track record in vendor negotiation, assortment planning, promotional execution, and cross‑functional coordination within a fast‑paced retail environment.

Experienced in leveraging retail analytics and tools (e.g., SAP) to track sales, margin, inventory, and generate actionable insights for category decisions and promotional planning.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Distribution and Business Development

Industries

Food and Beverage Retail

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Overview

Join to apply for the Global Category Manager role at Motorola Solutions. Company overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department overview

The Global Procurement Organization provides the resources, processes, governance, systems and controls for acquiring goods and services efficiently, effectively and ethically from a diverse supply base that provides Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on cost, quality, technology, service and delivery. The Global Product Procurement Organization is responsible for the acquisition of all Hardware, Software and Supply Chain Services required for Motorola to design, build and distribute Video, Radio and Accessory products. The Global Procurement team is evolving from more traditional sourcing and procurement goals by looking beyond simple cost savings and creating value for the corporation by improving product profitability, increasing supplier collaboration and leveraging supplier roadmaps to bring new solutions to our business partners. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations, revenue and savings within the business. Job Description

The Category Manager is responsible for the development, execution, and management of commodity strategies along with the associated strategic component team to support our EMS manufacturing and business operations. This position leads a cross-functional team to identify, qualify and manage a global supply base to provide the team’s assigned commodities. Responsibilities

Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category Create and execute commodity strategies that best leverage supplier capabilities to meet corporate objectives of quality, cost and delivery Develop strong relationships with suppliers that facilitate a deep understanding of their organizations and capabilities to support short term and long term business needs Coordinate and support on-site supplier visits, assessments, audits, and continuous improvement opportunities to optimize total cost and address issues with supplier performance Assess gaps in supplier performance and implement appropriate continuous improvement activities Collaborate with Strategic Component Team and Design Engineering to source, select, and establish new suppliers, source new technologies, as well as resolve technical related issues and tasks Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve other relevant business objectives such as meeting annual inventory targets, liability exposure, drive down cost variances, supply continuity and delivery issues Driving Event Driven Cost Reduction & Vertical Integration activities in concert with the suppliers, Supply Chain Ops and Engineering Basic Requirements

Min 5 years of experience in supplier management and strategic procurement Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, engineering, business, or related field (Engineering strongly preferred) An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company and also externally with supplier worldwide Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High proficiency in MS Office / Google Documents; specifically, advance MS Excel / Google Sheets skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. An analytical mind with strategic ability A good team player, a person with integrity, mature and self-motivated Willing to work in Bayan Lepas, Penang Travel Requirements

10-25% Relocation Provided

None Position Type

Experienced Referral Payment Plan

No EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

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ZALORA is searching for a self-starter, organized, and motivated

Category Manager

to join its regional commercial department in Kuala Lumpur (MY). This role offers high internal growth potential and requires someone capable of going the extra mile to achieve goals. It presents a unique opportunity to influence and make an impact at ZALORA, supporting our growth in one of the company's fastest-growing categories. Job Description: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. Monitor and analyze sales performance to identify opportunities for improvement. Conduct regular brand review meetings (monthly, quarterly, or seasonal). Support contract negotiations with new brands and suppliers. Analyze internal and external environments to keep the category competitive. Retain and optimize key account relationships to improve category performance. Establish and grow strategic local partnerships. Hire, train, and manage a team of Key Account Managers to grow and manage your merchant portfolio. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 4-5 years of relevant experience. Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or e-commerce is a plus. Proven management and leadership skills, with a passion for coaching and mentoring. Strong analytical skills and ability to generate actionable insights. Excellent business acumen and commercial understanding. Willingness to work in a multicultural environment. Advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with Looker is preferred. Interested in building your career with ZALORA? We believe you'll enjoy: An exciting platform to showcase your success. Work-life flexibility. A friendly, team-oriented work environment. Career growth aligned with your professional and personal goals. Stay updated with our latest developments by following our

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career website . The ZALORA Story ZALORA is Asia’s leading online fashion, beauty, and lifestyle destination, part of the Global Fashion Group. As a pioneer in large-scale ecommerce in the region, ZALORA has a strong presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with over 50 million visits per month. ZALORA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third parties unless a written agreement is in place. Unsolicited resumes will be waived of any claims for placement or referral fees. Consent Disclaimer By applying, you consent to ZALORA collecting, using, and processing your personal data for recruitment and potential future opportunities. Tell us why ZALORA is your preferred employer! * What is your citizenship/employment eligibility? *

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R57949# **Company Overview**At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.# **Department Overview**Department Description

The Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) Procurement team designs and implements the company's comprehensive product outsourcing strategy, from initial sourcing to ongoing supplier management. We collaborate closely with Business and Engineering teams to understand their requirements and then meticulously identify, vet, and select a pool of qualified global suppliers. Our mission is to build and maintain a network of partners that not only meet our immediate outsourcing needs but also drive cost efficiencies and accelerate innovation. The team's core functions include contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and continuous market analysis to ensure a robust and optimized supply chain.# Job DescriptionJob Description**We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Category Manager to oversee the strategic management of our ODM suppliers. This role is crucial for optimizing our procurement processes and fostering robust supplier relationships that fuel our product development.***Key Responsibilities:*** Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for ODM suppliers, managing the full procurement lifecycle from concept, initial sourcing to contract closure and ongoing governance.* Lead all commercial and contractual negotiations, securing favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements that align with business objectives.* Serve as a central point of contact for all ODM supplier-related matters, working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.* Establish and oversee supplier performance metrics, conducting regular business reviews and audits to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards.* Proactively identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, while also identifying new opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.* Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and optimize production schedules.* Manage the creation, negotiation, and governance of all contracts, ensuring they are meticulously executed and adhered to.* Analyze market trends and procurement data to inform strategic decision-making and support annual cost reduction goals.# Basic Requirements* Candidates must have at least a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.* 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or related fields is a plus.* Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Proficient in procurement software and tools.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.* An excellent team player, a person with integrity, mature and self-motivated.* Willing to be based in Penang# Travel Requirements25-50%# Relocation ProvidedNone# Position TypeExperienced# Referral Payment PlanNo***EEO Statement***Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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R58388# **Company Overview**At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.# **Department Overview**The Global Procurement Organization provides the resources, processes, governance, systems and controls for acquiring goods and services efficiently, effectively and ethically from a diverse supply base that provides Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on cost, quality, technology, service and delivery.

The Global Product Procurement Organization is responsible for the acquisition of all Hardware, Software and Supply Chain Services required for Motorola to design, build and distribute Video, Radio and Accessory products. The Global Procurement team is evolving from more traditional sourcing and procurement goals by looking beyond simple cost savings and creating value for the corporation by improving product profitability, increasing supplier collaboration and leveraging supplier roadmaps to bring new solutions to our business partners. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations, revenue and savings within the business.# Job DescriptionThe Category Manager is responsible for the development, execution, and management of commodity strategies along with the associated strategic component team to support our EMS manufacturing and business operations. This position leads a cross-functional team to identify, qualify and manage a global supply base to provide the team’s assigned commodities.* Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category* Create and execute commodity strategies that best leverage supplier capabilities to meet corporate objectives of quality, cost and delivery* Develop strong relationships with suppliers that facilitate a deep understanding of their organizations and capabilities to support short term and long term business needs* Coordinate and support on-site supplier visits, assessments, audits, and continuous improvement opportunities to optimize total cost and address issues with supplier performance* Assess gaps in supplier performance and implement appropriate continuous improvement activities* Collaborate with Strategic Component Team and Design Engineering to source, select, and establish new suppliers, source new technologies, as well as resolve technical related issues and tasks* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve other relevant business objectives such as meeting annual inventory targets, liability exposure, drive down cost variances, supply continuity and delivery issues* Driving Event Driven Cost Reduction & Vertical Integration activities in concert with the suppliers, Supply Chain Ops and Engineering#LI-WL1# Basic Requirements* Min 5 years of experience in supplier management and strategic procurement* Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, engineering, business, or related field (Engineering strongly preferred)* An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends* Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company and also externally with supplier worldwide* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* High proficiency in MS Office / Google Documents; specifically, advance MS Excel / Google Sheets skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.* An analytical mind with strategic ability* A good team player, a person with integrity, mature and self-motivated* Willing to work in Bayan Lepas, Penang#LI-WL1# Travel Requirements10-25%# Relocation ProvidedNone# Position TypeExperienced# Referral Payment PlanNo***EEO Statement***Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for a Regional Category Manager based in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to develop ZALORA's Luxury outright portfolio. Analysing luxury consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends are two really important responsibilities for this role. The Category Manager will implement the merchandising strategies and ensure that product offer is in line with the customer demands whilst driving the business forward by negotiating contracts with new and existing suppliers. The Category Manager is responsible for maximizing commercial opportunities through effective management of inventory, driving sales through improved availability and forecasting, and price management. This is a unique, exciting opportunity to influence minds and make an impact at ZALORA in order to deliver our growth ambition in this exciting category. Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with new and existing luxury suppliers by negotiating the best offers, margin structures and marketing investments Formulate buying strategies, develop OTB plans and product mix allocation to optimize sales plan and gross margin Monitor and drive the growth of the outright segment: create and execute a strategic plan that delivers business opportunities for Zalora Luxury with an accurate forecasting, future trends prediction and internal performance management/analysis Monitor inventory, delivery situation to ensure timely product availability and maximize sales opportunities during the season and mega campaigns. Handle various sets of daily, weekly and monthly business reports to improve visibility of category performance to senior management Manage senior and junior fashion buyers who support the day to day operations and execute monthly orders Liaise with internal departments and work with Marketing and Campaign Teams to incorporate luxury promotions into ZALORA’s marketing calendar Work with the suppliers/internal teams to continuously improve operational aspects of the business that directly impact the customer experience: reduce the defective rate, improve the packaging, handle customer service inquiries, etc. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of work experience in fashion merchandising/buying with international luxury retail companies preferred Excellent English skills required Bachelor in Business, Fashion, Finance or related field Strong fashion sense, with working knowledge of South-East Asia markets Exposure in e-commerce industry is preferred Great negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to forge effective cross-functional team relationships and confidently interact with senior stakeholders internally and externally to deliver business outcomes Willingness to work in a multicultural environment Robust commercial understanding, P&L literacy with innate numerical and analytical skills and ability to derive insights from data. Proactivity and entrepreneurial mindset to flex the needs of the role as the category develops Advance working knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint; Tableau or Looker are preferred Wonder how it's like to build your career with ZALORA? Inspired by employees, we believe you'll be in for: An exciting platform to make your success story Have the utmost care for your mental and physical wellbeing Flexibility weaved into your lifestyle A seamless work environment with a friendly & team-fueled culture Career growth aligned to your professional and personal needs and goals Want to stay ahead with our developments? Follow us at our

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. The ZALORA Story ZALORA is Asia’s Online Fashion Destination. Founded in 2012, the company has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets. ZALORA offers an extensive collection of top international and local brands and products across apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty categories for men and women. Offering up to 30-day free returns, speedy deliveries as fast as 3 hours, free delivery over a certain spend, and multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, ZALORA is the online shopping destination with endless fashion possibilities. ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.

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