Category Manager, APAC

Who are we?

We’re adm- indicia. We are a data-led communications agency with global production reach and we create new value at every step of the journey that some of the world’s biggest brands take to market.

How do we do that?
- By being more efficient – using data, technology and global production capabilities to deliver brands’ messages at scale and speed
- And by being more effective – using data and human insights to create mutually rewarding experiences for consumers and brands.

We’re a global end-to-end marketing agency with more than 1400 people, located all over the world. Our clients believe in what we do because our people love solving client problems. We’re agile, flexible and fun to be around too!
Working for adm-indicia is fast-paced, rewarding and thought-provoking. Our people create new value for our clients. It is an inspiring purpose – and adm-indicia people are an inspired bunch!

What you’ll do:

The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and controlling the execution of the appropriate category management and sourcing strategies for our Retail activation channel (print and POS/PPOS). You will maximize the value delivered to client accounts while meeting the business objectives of the organization. This includes developing and maintaining Category Sourcing Plans, providing category expertise to local teams and supporting Business Development and Account Management teams.

• Leading APAC development and update of category sourcing strategies and managing sourcing activities with the Regional Procurement and Suply Chain Director.
• A key contributor to creating a sourcing plan for respective categories/sub-categories and control its execution
• Participating in the negotiation and contract development process with your local colleagues (case by case, for more complex situations)
• Developing and managing partnerships with internal clients (including efficient cross-functional collaboration) and relationships with strategic suppliers
• Supporting tactical procurement & Supply Chain team in proactive work with internal clients to identify, forecast and optimise demand and standardize specifications to maximize savings
• Contributing to a positive work environment and promote teamwork
• Ensuring the meeting of high ethical standards related to strategic sourcing process
• Providing category expertise to internal customers, supliers, clients and supporting business development and implementation activities for the assigned categories

What you'll bring:

• Extensive sourcing experience and strong record in successful sourcing retail activation projects and materials in APAC.
• Experience across multiple disciplines and technologies (print, manufacturing, packaging, Temporary POS, permanent POS, materials and finishing)
• Advanced in usage of sourcing tools
• Experience in Quality Assurance and eond to end quality process
• Experience of strategic sourcing
• Experience with international Brand executions
• Multi-country knowledge (APAC)

The softer skills that we believe, will help you thrive in this role:

• Precise and target oriented executioner
• The ability to communicate with people of all levels
• Proficient negotiations skills
• Fluency in English

About you

• Collaborative – can collaborate well with a team, be an active listener and communicate constructively
• Entrepreneurial – not afraid of failure, and the ability to bounce back when things go wrong
• Pioneering – as Einstein once said: “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them”!
• Accountable – transparent, honest and diligent. We take credit on our successes, and acknowledge when things don’t go as planned
• Passionate – most importantly, we want you to feel excited about what you do!

Why choose adm-indicia?

• We thrive on collaboration - we appreciate that the culture we have drives our success and we never take it for granted. We live and thrive through our relationships – with each other, our clients and suppliers
• Diversity is a priority – we employ more than 600 people over 37 different countries, every single person brings something different, and we love that fact!
• The world is our oyster – and we want you to be a part of it for a long time. We believe nurturing and development is one key to better retention. That’s why, at adm-indicia, we offer open-access learning systems and courses, as well as career paths tailored to each individual
• We’re flexible – we believe freedom and flexibility is crucial to a person’s success, that’s why we offer a hybrid working approach

We are an equal opportunities employer and as such, will make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of all candidates. If you have any such needs or requirements in the context of your interview, please notify us so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.