Regional Category Assistant Manager - IT

Asia consists of Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Vietnam, Laos, Nepal, Myanmar, Cambodia, and manage approx. 100 – 150 M DKK controllable spend for the IT sub-category：Commercial & Digital, HR, Hardware and Services domains. • Align and deliver IT sub-category strategy, being able to support Regional Category Manager in development of IT category strategy • Lead and contribute to sourcing projects end to end, including sourcing strategy alignment, (re)negotiations and contracting for the responsible sub-category • Maximize value and limit the risk of proposed solutions • Manage supplier relationship and ensure good supply for the region • Stakeholder management on an ongoing basis • Work with Asia team and country team to execute the strategy and deliver target saving and cash. • Compliance with group and Asia policies and procedures including contract and P2P process. • Support IT ad-hoc projects or other business needs in the responsible sub-category

Leadership Competency: • Knowledgeable of the specific aspects of a range of products and services, both technically and commercially. • Understands industry cost structures and pricing mechanisms. • Cross-functional project ownership • Strong communication skills • Result and execution focused • Self-starter who can operate independently • Service mindset • Experienced in IT sourcing / procurement / contracting over the past +3 years Procurement Competency: • Category Management, Sourcing Process Management, Cost Management, Negotiation, Financial Analysis and stakeholder relationship management. Education: • BA degree or equivalent in business studies. Language: • Fluent in English written and spoken