Manager, Category Management Indirect Material

About the Role

Imagine being responsible for the Manager to perform sourcing of goods / products / services of Indirect Material Category for the world’s largest jewellery brand. If you love solving challenges with your initiatives, then you might be our next Manger, Category Management Indirect Material at Pandora Crafting & Supply.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for Facility and Machinery, ensuring alignment with sourcing procedures and procurement policies.
• Conduct thorough indirect spend analysis for Facility and Machinery to identify potential savings opportunities and execute cost-saving initiatives effectively.
• Lead negotiations focusing on both commercial and technical terms to meet Pandora’s requirements and ensure favorable outcomes.
• Align and implement sourcing strategies for each category in line with Category Manager direction.
• Maintain a robust supplier base for each sub-category, ensuring sufficient ready-to-use suppliers for upcoming projects.
• Minimize conflicts by challenging the status quo and ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
• Draft contracts based on master templates and consult with Legal for any deviations, ensuring all contracts meet legal and company standards.
• Negotiate and drive competitive cost structures and credit terms to achieve budgetary goals.
• Monitor cost-saving performance and market headwinds through regular performance reporting.
• Perform supplier market research and benchmarking.
• Gather market intelligence on emerging trends and changes.
• Ensure responsible sourcing initiatives and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including sustainability-related functions.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to define and manage project risks while ensuring adherence to procurement standards.
• Support supplier assessments to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Execute departmental budgets, objectives, and KPIs while monitoring ongoing performance.
• Drive effective risk mitigation strategies such as multi-sourcing and supply chain mapping to safeguard against disruptions.
• Support supplier engagement initiatives related to carbon emission reduction and sustainability commitments.
• Supervise high-performing procurement teams that deliver best-practice results, added value, strategic approaches, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• At least 7 years or more experiences in Category Management, Strategic sourcing, Cost validation in Indirect Material category.
• Be able to drive the bidding project and collaborate with stakeholder to achieve project KPI with high governance structure.
• Good English communication and self-confident or Vietnamese speaking is preferable.
• High experiences in Project strategy and management.
• Ability to drive the solution to complex business problem.
• Demonstrate the strategic perspective and create sustained results for Pandora (financial, non-financial).
• Is self-motivated and hungry enough to work hard; willing to change.
• Has an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and run own team of talented individuals.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; interact effectively within the organization.

About Pandora Crafting & Supply

The magic happens at our crafting facilities, where we combine centuries-old crafting traditions and high-quality materials with modern production techniques. You will be warmly greeted with over 13,000 craftspeople who are excellent at crafting and supplying the world’s largest jewellery brand with our craftsmanship. You will be part of a team of Supply Chain and Sustainability and report to Senior Manager, Category Management Indirect Material, Crafting and Supply Quality.

Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2024, there are 113 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods.

About Pandora Group

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company’s products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including 2,600 concept stores.