Business Strategy Manager

Job Role : Business Strategy Leader (Procurement BU)

Main Responsibilities

Be a member in APAC leadership teams and in an active way contribute to the development of the departments.

Manage annual business planning / strategy cycle including coordination of timing, topics, involvement, alignment, and preparations for business strategy meetings.

Develop, implement, and drive the long-term planning process. Define the strategy and operational plans (i.e., what strategies and plans should there be) and follow up on the execution of it. T

rack the major milestones and project deliverables within APAC Purchasing.

Lead in formulating the APAC Purchasing Business Plan. Lead and drive strategic projects for the management team within APAC. Drive Knowledge Management development and deployment.

Lead the communication within APAC Purchasing , Business Strategy network, Communications & Brands .Work with continuous improvements in APAC Purchasing.

With the team, take an active part in the strategic APAC Purchasing activities. Lead the various management coordination activities for the APAC Purchasing Management team, such as meeting and agenda planning, working closely with the Executive Assistant and lead the Business Plan progression, etc.

Competence & Experience

• University degree in Engineering / Technology and / or Business Administration
• Strong Leadership skills
• Communicate effectively by using modern methods and be able to influence a variety of stakeholders including senior leadership
• Knowledgeable in current and future business trends, technology, and markets
• Strong overall purchasing knowledge
• Able to execute in a global organization
• Face problems and act quickly and directly. Provide direct & actionable feedback
• Able to handle uncertainty and the unexpected. Holds things together during tough times
• Have a good understanding of Microsoft 365
• Take good decisions in line with internal stakeholders, with risks and opportunities and alternative solutions in mind
• Able to manage diversity and offer opportunities for personal / professional development
• Able to build an effective team with a common objective and strong morale and spirit

Skills Required

Business Planning, Leadership, Microsoft 365, Knowledge Management