Director, Category Management, APAC

• 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.

• 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 data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement and influence business outcomes.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

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