Category Manager

Responsibility : Manage the Electronics category in China and related KPI objective’s realization & continuous improvement of performance. Reports directly to Director, category Management – Components. Define Sourcing Strategies for the electronics category. Drive and coordinate sourcing strategy and consolidation activities across China entities.

Ensure synergies and activities are implemented to optimize spend within the category. Product development- Work with vendor/PM, track on sample status, approval process, testing requirement, and assure whole project on schedule. Project management- Work with R&D team, QA, QE, PM, to complete project development tasks on time.

Support existing sourcing activities within the business operation. Evaluate suppliers' capabilities with regard to quality, technology, service, cost. Ensure that Supplier Audits, Assessment and contract management are carried out according to policies, including confidentiality agreements, CoC, price trade agreements, procurement agreements.

Manage supplier performance scorecard of cost, quality, service, on-time delivery, technology, related topics. Work closely with plant purchasing on transferring cost, source information, lead time, and other appropriate information to the production environment. Regularly report to direct supervisor of progress and result for the Category.

Requirement : University or equivalent level of education At least 5 years working experience in supply chain management/ procurement/ purchasing. Overall knowledge of the Supply Chain, including sourcing and procurement, demand/supply planning, inventory deployment, and logistics and fulfillment. Experience in electronics sourcing Experience in project management is a plus.

Good communication and interpersonal skill, result oriented. English language preferred (at least reading and writing) We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world.

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