Total 7 job vacancies by Asahi Global Procurement Pte. Ltd.

Your Impact

You will play a pivotal role in shaping Asahi’s strategic direction across its global raw materials portfolio. You will lead the development and execution of category strategies that enhance value, strengthen supply resilience, and support Asahi’s long-term sustainability ambitions.

You will drive sourcing excellence, innovation, and responsible procurement practices across key raw materials used in brewing and beverage production. As part of the newly formed Global Procurement Office, you will help establish a world-class, future-ready procurement function that creates measurable value for the business, our suppliers, and our communities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of global category strategies across critical raw materials to optimise value, sustainability, quality, and security of supply.
• Drive sustainable procurement and innovation initiatives aligned with Asahi’s global sustainability roadmap, responsible sourcing commitments, and environmental targets.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality assurance, transparency, and continuous improvement across raw material supply chains.
• Oversee strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, negotiations, contracting, and risk mitigation to safeguard supply and enhance commercial outcomes.
• Partner with regional and cross-functional stakeholders to align business needs, share best practices, and build strong global collaboration across markets.
• Implement governance, compliance, and risk-management frameworks to protect brand reputation and ensure ethical, traceable, and compliant sourcing practices.
• Manage category budgets, KPIs, and value delivery metrics to achieve strong commercial and sustainability performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement talent, fostering capability growth and a high-performance culture across the global procurement organisation.

About you

• University degree in Business or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Extensive experience in procurement and category management within raw materials.
• Strong leadership experience in an international multinational company
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and environmental impact.
• Experience with procurement platform SAP Ariba highly regarded and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Your Impact

You will play a critical role in advancing Asahi’s global sustainability strategy. You will be a strategic leader focused on shaping and executing global sustainability roadmaps across green gas, natural gas and electricity. You will lead initiatives that drive innovation, reduce environmental impact, and support Asahi’s transition to green gas, natural energy sources, and carbon neutrality. As part of the newly established Global Procurement Office, you will help build a future-ready procurement function that delivers long-term value for the business, our communities, and the planet.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of category strategies for green gas, electricity, and natural gas to deliver value, sustainability, and reliability.
• Drive sustainable procurement and innovation initiatives aligned with Asahi’s sustainability and CSR commitments.
• Manage supplier partnerships to ensure performance, quality, and continuous improvement across energy supply chains.
• Oversee strategic sourcing plans and contract negotiations to optimise cost, mitigate risk, and ensure secure energy supply.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align business needs, share best practices, and promote one-team collaboration globally.
• Implement governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks to safeguard assets and uphold company reputation.
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and key value drivers to achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and inspire the Procurement team to deliver operational excellence and capability growth across the energy category.

About you

• University degree in Business or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Extensive experience in procurement and category management within green gas (mandatory), electricity and natural gas.
• Strong leadership experience in an international multinational company
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and environmental impact.
• Experience with procurement platform SAP Ariba highly regarded and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards and experience.
• Comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation.
• Flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance.

Why Asahi Global Procurement

In August 2023, Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. established Asahi Global Procurement Pte. Ltd. in Singapore to unify and strengthen procurement across the Group. The new subsidiary brings together global, regional, and local functions, consolidating sourcing for raw materials, packaging, and services where a Group-wide approach creates greater value.

Asahi Procurement’s purpose is to protect existing value while creating new, sustainable opportunities for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. By working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, the team drives quality, efficiency, risk management, and growth—always with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. Wherever our people are based, we follow one approach: think globally, act locally, and deliver consistent value.

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field (master's degree preferred)

· Proficiency in English

· 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement of Glass category

· International experience from multinational company

· Experience from an above-market role

· 3+ years of proven managerial experience

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Reporting to : Global Category Director - Packaging Materials

Main interfaces

Internally

Senior leadership teams across the globe

Externally

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities

Main purpose of the job

The primary role is to lead and implement procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organization. This position heads the Procurement team, fostering unity across regions and promoting the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is also responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships across all procurement activities, and managing supplier partnerships. This role also manages and tracks plans and budgets against objectives, key value drivers, and related KPIs. Risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability, is a key part of the role. The ultimate goal of the role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

Accountabilities and deliverables

1. Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.

2. Lead Procurement team overseeing the definition and execution of functional goals.

3. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

4. Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).

5. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

6. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

7. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

8. Drive Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.

9. Create and implement category strategies.

10. Execute strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business.

11. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities.

12. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance.

13. Manage and track plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

14. Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability.

15. Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems.

16. Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Global Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network. Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Global Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Main purpose of the job

The Liaison Director plays a critical role in bridging the gap between the global and regional units of a global organization and connects Global Procurement Office with Asahi Group Holdings. The focus should be on promoting effective collaboration and alignment while achieving procurement excellence at both global and regional levels with primary focus on Asahi Group Japan.

The Liaison Director coordinates to establish and maintain robust communication channels between two or more organizations (main focus on GPO, AGH, AGJ, local Japanese businesses), ensuring that all parties are well-informed and aligned on joint projects, policies, or objectives. Partners with GPO Leadership team members and regional Procurement team.

This position reports to the Global Procurement CEO.

Key qualification criteria

• A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Negotiation skills.
• A background in procurement
• MS Office and relevant software tools.

Accountabilities and deliverables

• Liaisons with relevant GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) in according with implementing procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance.
• Establishes and maintain robust communication channels between GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) and Asahi Group Holdings.
• Supports to liaison in alignment with relevant GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) regardless of language in a timely manner
• Ensures that all parties are well-informed and aligned on joint projects, policies, or objectives.
• Ensure Alignment of Global Category Strategies: Ensure that the global procurement strategy aligns with the specific procurement needs and regulations of each region (focus on Japan), taking into account factors such as local suppliers, market conditions, and supply chain dynamics.
• Standardization and Localization: Find the right balance between standardizing procurement processes globally for efficiency and localizing them as needed to address regional variations.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Facilitate communication and collaboration between global procurement and regional teams (focus on AGJ) to effectively manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent standards and performance evaluations.
• Demand Forecasting: Coordinate information sharing between global and regional teams (focus on Japan) to improve demand forecasting accuracy, enabling more efficient procurement planning and inventory management.
• Cost Optimization: Work with both global and regional units to identify opportunities for cost savings, whether through bulk purchasing, negotiation strategies, or leveraging local suppliers.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with global (focus on AGH) and regional units (focus on AGJ) to assess and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply even in the face of disruptions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that global procurement practices adhere to relevant regulations and compliance standards in each region, providing guidance and support to regional teams.
• Procurement Technology Implementation: Facilitate the implementation and adoption of procurement technology platforms that are effective for both global and regional needs, streamlining processes and enhancing visibility. 
• Supplier Diversity: Support efforts to promote supplier diversity by working with global and regional teams to identify opportunities for sourcing from diverse suppliers.
• Performance Metrics: Establish consistent procurement performance metrics that align with the organization's goals and can be tracked globally and regionally, allowing for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Training: Organize training sessions that facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development among global and regional procurement teams.

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Job title: Global Category Manager - Glass

Qualification criteria

· University degree, preferably in Business related field (master's degree preferred)

· Proficiency in English

· 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement of Glass category

· International experience from multinational company

· Experience from an above-market role

· 3+ years of proven managerial experience

· Procurement platform/-s experience

· Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Reporting to : Global Category Director - Packaging Materials

Main interfaces

Internally

Senior leadership teams across the globe

Externally

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities

Main purpose of the job

The primary role of a Global Category Manager - Glass is to lead and implement procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organization. This position heads the Procurement team, fostering unity across regions and promoting the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is also responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing plans to maximize business value, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships across all procurement activities, and managing supplier partnerships. The Global Category Manager also manages and tracks plans and budgets against objectives, key value drivers, and related KPIs. Risk management, with a focus on price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability, is a key part of the role. The ultimate goal of the role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.

Accountabilities and deliverables

1. Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.

2. Lead Procurement team overseeing the definition and execution of functional goals.

3. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.

4. Support Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).

5. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.

6. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.

7. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.

8. Drive Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.

9. Create and implement category strategies.

10. Execute strategic sourcing plans to maximize the value for the business.

11. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities.

12. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance.

13. Manage and track plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.

14. Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability.

15. Contribute to achieving operational excellence for Procurement, including its processes and systems.

16. Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Your Impact

As the Global Category Manager – Raw Materials, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Asahi’s strategic direction across its global raw materials portfolio. You will lead the development and execution of category strategies that enhance value, strengthen supply resilience, and support Asahi’s long-term sustainability ambitions.

You will drive sourcing excellence, innovation, and responsible procurement practices across key raw materials used in brewing and beverage production. As part of the newly formed Global Procurement Office, you will help establish a world-class, future-ready procurement function that creates measurable value for the business, our suppliers, and our communities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of global category strategies across critical raw materials to optimise value, sustainability, quality, and security of supply.
• Drive sustainable procurement and innovation initiatives aligned with Asahi’s global sustainability roadmap, responsible sourcing commitments, and environmental targets.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality assurance, transparency, and continuous improvement across raw material supply chains.
• Oversee strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, negotiations, contracting, and risk mitigation to safeguard supply and enhance commercial outcomes.
• Partner with regional and cross-functional stakeholders to align business needs, share best practices, and build strong global collaboration across markets.
• Implement governance, compliance, and risk-management frameworks to protect brand reputation and ensure ethical, traceable, and compliant sourcing practices.
• Manage category budgets, KPIs, and value delivery metrics to achieve strong commercial and sustainability performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement talent, fostering capability growth and a high-performance culture across the global procurement organisation.

About you

• University degree in Business or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Extensive experience in procurement and category management within raw materials.
• Strong leadership experience in an international multinational company
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and environmental impact.
• Experience with procurement platform SAP Ariba highly regarded and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Global Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network. Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Global Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Main purpose of the job

The Liaison Director plays a critical role in bridging the gap between the global and regional units of a global organization and connects Global Procurement Office with Asahi Group Holdings. The focus should be on promoting effective collaboration and alignment while achieving procurement excellence at both global and regional levels with primary focus on Asahi Group Japan.

The Liaison Director coordinates to establish and maintain robust communication channels between two or more organizations (main focus on GPO, AGH, AGJ, local Japanese businesses), ensuring that all parties are well-informed and aligned on joint projects, policies, or objectives. Partners with GPO Leadership team members and regional Procurement team.

This position reports to the Global Procurement CEO.

Key qualification criteria

• A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Negotiation skills.
• A background in procurement
• MS Office and relevant software tools.

Accountabilities and deliverables

• Liaisons with relevant GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) in according with implementing procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance.
• Establishes and maintain robust communication channels between GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) and Asahi Group Holdings.
• Supports to liaison in alignment with relevant GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) regardless of language in a timely manner
• Ensures that all parties are well-informed and aligned on joint projects, policies, or objectives.
• Ensure Alignment of Global Category Strategies: Ensure that the global procurement strategy aligns with the specific procurement needs and regulations of each region (focus on Japan), taking into account factors such as local suppliers, market conditions, and supply chain dynamics.
• Standardization and Localization: Find the right balance between standardizing procurement processes globally for efficiency and localizing them as needed to address regional variations.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Facilitate communication and collaboration between global procurement and regional teams (focus on AGJ) to effectively manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent standards and performance evaluations.
• Demand Forecasting: Coordinate information sharing between global and regional teams (focus on Japan) to improve demand forecasting accuracy, enabling more efficient procurement planning and inventory management.
• Cost Optimization: Work with both global and regional units to identify opportunities for cost savings, whether through bulk purchasing, negotiation strategies, or leveraging local suppliers.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with global (focus on AGH) and regional units (focus on AGJ) to assess and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply even in the face of disruptions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that global procurement practices adhere to relevant regulations and compliance standards in each region, providing guidance and support to regional teams.
• Procurement Technology Implementation: Facilitate the implementation and adoption of procurement technology platforms that are effective for both global and regional needs, streamlining processes and enhancing visibility. 
• Supplier Diversity: Support efforts to promote supplier diversity by working with global and regional teams to identify opportunities for sourcing from diverse suppliers.
• Performance Metrics: Establish consistent procurement performance metrics that align with the organization's goals and can be tracked globally and regionally, allowing for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Training: Organize training sessions that facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development among global and regional procurement teams.