ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.
We are seeking two strategic, results-driven Direct Category Managers to join our procurement team. In this role, you will act as the lead of your assigned spend area, transitioning from operational purchasing to long-term strategic value creation. You will be responsible for developing end-to-end category strategies, managing high-stakes negotiations, and ensuring our supply chain is resilient, cost-effective, and innovative.
We are hiring for two distinct portfolios:
1. Transport Category
2. Technical & Industrial Services Category
1- Jointly with business & operations, define & coordinate the deployment approach/plan for categories under his/her responsibility, based on internal present & future requirements utilizing supplier & competitor market analysis
2- Ensure deployment & maintenance of category approach in all entities. This includes coordinating RFx process, bids evaluation, Negotiation, etc.
3- Manage contracts & supplier relationship in the long term
4- Accountable for the procurement performance related to the managed portfolio, analyse trends, monitor related KPIs and adjust short term strategies
5- Manage relationship with key suppliers and monitor their performance
6. Perform supplier risk management qualification process
1. University undergraduate or above, Business Administration and/ or - for law, engineering or equivalent, Management Degree in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management/ Global Sourcing will be additional advantage;
2. More than 5 years of experience in Project Management/ Engineering/ Procurement in a mid-sized or above company (multinational company is preferred);
3. Familiar with chemical processes and related equipment, and domestic and foreign equipment procurement related work experience;
About Air Liquide
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies.
Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
