Job Title
Director, Category Management, APAC
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a senior regional leader to build, implement, and scale APAC Category Management capability across priority IFM categories. This role is responsible for designing a federated category management framework that balances global, regional consistency, with country-specific execution realities across diverse APAC markets, including Australia, India, Singapore, and other priority countries.
Job Description
About the Role:
- Lead and develop the APAC Category Management team, fostering a high-performance and innovative work environment.
- Provide strategic direction and coaching to deliver effective category strategies and preferred supplier programs.
- Drive procurement excellence across IFM categories using advanced methodologies (spend analytics, market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost modeling).
- Build and maintain a high-performing team with clear governance, decision frameworks, and capability development.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and strong stakeholder engagement across a matrixed organization.
- Lead cost optimization initiatives through sourcing strategies, demand management, and total cost of ownership (TCO) approaches.
- Align category strategies with procurement priorities, business goals, and client requirements.
- Establish and monitor supplier performance, governance models, and preferred supplier program effectiveness.
- Leverage data analytics to generate insights and drive informed decision-making on third-party spend.
- Drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives, including process enhancements, tools, and supplier innovation.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field; relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, MCIPS, PMP) are preferred.
- 10–15 years of experience in category management or procurement, preferably within Facilities Management or Real Estate.
- At least 7 years of leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong expertise in procurement processes, IFM categories, supplier risk management, and >
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
