Regional Sourcing Manager APAC

at  FLSmidth Inc

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?
We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, in tackling the climate challenge.
It’s a big responsibility, and we have committed to do it. We have launched our ambition, MissionZero, to enable our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement.
We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.
Job Scope:
As a Regional Category Manager reporting to the Head of Procurement & Strategy Development in the Mining Service Procurement Organization, you will lead strategic improvement initiatives to realize cost savings through regional/local purchasing volume steering, cost structure analysis, and the application of commercial, technical, and procedural levers. This role focuses on developing price agreements, reducing lead times, and enhancing supplier sustainability.
The Procurement Strategy & Development team is a key part of Service Procurement. We ensure that our aftermarket customers receive timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality service. We drive the company’s growth and profitability, managing a significant portion of our COGS. Our global team is responsible for strategic category management and building commercial funds, fully dedicated to the FLSmidth Service business while upholding the company’s values and sustainability goals.

Your responsibilities:

• Connect category spending and procurement people across the region to bundle spend and ensure regional alignment and compliance with global directives
• Identify and drive savings initiatives in collaboration with the regional Procurement Organization
• Analyze the regional demand and supply development to guarantee supply for key strategic parts according to customer requirements
• Identify gaps/disruptions in the supply chain and manage solutions with the Procurement Organization in terms of lead times, price agreements, etc.
• Own the relationship with key vendors and develop them into strategic partners to enable advanced initiatives, i.e. frame agreements and value engineering, etc., in alignment with global strategies
• Represent the region in strategic sourcing initiatives
• Engage in sharing knowledge across Business Lines

What you bring:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Significant experience in a purchasing role.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to compile reports and performance calculations to support procurement, sales, and projects.
• Experience in performing assigned analyses of market conditions and trends as a basis for decision-making and contributing to the overall cost efficiency of the procurement organization
• Ability to give inputs to the development of own area and share best practices to contribute to the development of global strategies
• Ability to lead projects around the specialized area within global procurement to support the deployment of global procurement strategy

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package on offer.
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• Since 1882, FLSmidth has operated successfully within a global environment.
• Development and training within a respected global OEM company.
• Access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family.
• Purchased annual leave options.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to a recognition and benefits platform.
• Involvement with community and charity initiatives.
• Annual flu vaccination.

As an equal-opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photographs from your application materials
Please apply by clicking “apply” on this page.
Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.
Candidates will be contacted by email.
No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals, please

• Connect category spending and procurement people across the region to bundle spend and ensure regional alignment and compliance with global directives
• Identify and drive savings initiatives in collaboration with the regional Procurement Organization
• Analyze the regional demand and supply development to guarantee supply for key strategic parts according to customer requirements
• Identify gaps/disruptions in the supply chain and manage solutions with the Procurement Organization in terms of lead times, price agreements, etc.
• Own the relationship with key vendors and develop them into strategic partners to enable advanced initiatives, i.e. frame agreements and value engineering, etc., in alignment with global strategies
• Represent the region in strategic sourcing initiatives
• Engage in sharing knowledge across Business Line