Job Description
As the Category Manager will lead sourcing and procurement strategies for Japanese and Asian food products, with a focus on Halal-certified items. This role involves expanding the company’s global portfolio, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring products meet both local and international market requirements. The position requires collaboration with regional teams and Japanese HQ.Key Responsibilities:-Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Japanese-inspired and Halal-certified food products across Malaysia, ASEAN, China, and Taiwan.-Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality procurement.-Ensure all products comply with Halal certification and international regulatory standards.-Provide customer insights and develop value-added products to support business growth.-Build and maintain strategic, long-term supplier relationships to drive quality, innovation, and reliability.-Monitor market trends, category performance, and emerging product opportunities to guide portfolio development.-Collaborate with Japan HQ and regional offices to align procurement strategy and execution.[Business trip]-Travel regularly across ASEAN, China and Taiwan to source the products and audit suppliers.-Occasional travel to Japan for strategic alignment and collaboration with HQ stakeholders.
Benefit
-Salary:10,000~13,000RM
-EPF, SOCSO, EIS provided
-AL:10days
-MC:14days
-Bonus : Depends on the company's result
-Medical Allowance : Still checking
-Outstation claim:Yes
-Other allowance: