Taiwan Direct Material & Packaging Procurement Manager

Taiwan Direct Material & Packaging Procurement Manager

Job Description

Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.

You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement. You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose. You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be Unstoppable Together.

About You

In one of our procurement roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. Job responsibilities include:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies for direct materials, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term supply requirements.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, RFx processes, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities through market analysis, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor global commodity markets, industry trends, and supply-demand dynamics to anticipate risks and opportunities.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global, regional, and local suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance management through KPI reviews, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers on innovation, sustainability, quality improvement, and continuous cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop supplier risk assessment and mitigation plans to improve business continuity.

Cost Management & Negotiation

• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve annual productivity and cost savings targets.
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses when evaluating sourcing alternatives.
• Monitor commodity pricing, foreign exchange exposure, and cost drivers impacting procurement spend.
• Ensure contracts maximize value while balancing quality, service, and supply security.

Supply Risk & Business Continuity

• Identify supply-chain risks related to raw materials, packaging, geopolitical developments, logistics, and supplier financial health.
• Develop contingency plans, alternative sourcing strategies, and dual-source programs where appropriate.
• Support inventory optimization while maintaining supply continuity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, R& D, and Sustainability teams to support business initiatives.
• Participate in new product development and product change projects from a procurement perspective.
• Ensure suppliers meet product quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Support network optimization and productivity initiatives across the supply chain.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audit activities and supplier compliance programs.
• Promote responsible sourcing and sustainability objectives throughout the supply base.

Primary Location

Taipei Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time