Category Manager – Asia Total Rewards & HR Operations

GE HealthCare

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager leads sourcing and category management for Total Rewards and HR Operations primarily across Asia, with the ability to support other regions and global initiatives. The role develops and executes category strategies aligned with business priorities, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, cost objectives, and risk considerations. It analyzes regional spending, supplier landscapes, demand patterns, and market trends to identify sourcing opportunities and maintain a pipeline of initiatives. It translates global strategies into practical regional plans that account for local business, market, and regulatory requirements, while monitoring sourcing metrics and results against commitments. The role leads end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, RFIs and RFPs, supplier evaluation, business cases, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and transition support. It manages value across total cost, service quality, contractual protections, flexibility, innovation, and risk, and owns delivery of savings, cost avoidance, demand-management opportunities, and other measurable business value. The position provides contract coverage for regional and assigned global services, uses GE HealthCare legal templates, and partners with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and other experts on contractual, compliance, and operational requirements. The portfolio may include employee benefits and insurance, payroll, global mobility, HR services and technology, background screening, recognition, compensation services, occupational health, retirement, and other HR professional services. The role establishes governance for strategic suppliers, oversees performance measures and service levels, supports renewals and contract amendments, and coordinates risk mitigation for commercial, operational, compliance, quality, business-continuity, data/privacy, and supplier-concentration risks. It must understand and follow the GEHC Purchasing Controls Procedure and associated Work Instructions so purchased services conform to specified requirements. The Category Manager acts as a trusted sourcing partner to Total Rewards, HR Operations, and regional business stakeholders; collaborates with global Sourcing colleagues; and builds relationships across countries and functions. The role influences stakeholders and suppliers in a matrixed environment, balances local needs with enterprise opportunities, and communicates recommendations, risks, decisions, progress, and results to senior stakeholders. It reports to the Associate Senior Sourcing Manager – Global Total Rewards & HR Operations and is based in Asia. Team members may work from home and/or a local GE HealthCare office. Domestic and international travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent degree.
At least 7 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management in a large or complex organization.
Sourcing experience in Total Rewards and HR Operations categories, such as Compensation, Benefits (Medical, Pharmacy, Dental and Vision), Retirement, and Occupational Health.
Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing projects from strategy development through negotiation, contracting, and implementation.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, including evaluating supplier proposals, cost structures, contractual terms, and total cost of ownership.
Experience working across multiple countries and cultures, ideally in Asia and in a global matrix organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including translating spend, supplier, market, and commercial data into recommendations.
Proven project-management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, suppliers, and timelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese, including ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Ability to influence without direct authority, build consensus, and deliver commitments and targets.
Proficiency with digital, analytical, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

A formal sourcing or procurement qualification is beneficial.
Tenacity, strong negotiation ability, and strong communication across levels and cultures.
Industry-relevant experience and regional market knowledge of Total Rewards and HR Operations categories, including Compensation, Benefits, Retirement, and Occupational Health.
Strong influencing skills and a strong sourcing mindset.
Strong stakeholder-management skills, including understanding internal customers' needs and critical-to-quality requirements and delivering them through the supplier base.
Ability to work in a matrix and under pressure against deadlines and critical-to-quality requirements.
Ability to balance priorities and pivot when necessary.
Greenbelt or Black Belt certification preferred.
Japanese language skills would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and category management for Total Rewards and HR Operations primarily across Asia, with support for other regions and global initiatives.
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, cost objectives, and risk considerations.
Analyze regional spend, supplier landscapes, demand patterns, and market trends to identify opportunities and build a sustainable pipeline of initiatives.
Translate global category strategies into regional plans that account for local business, market, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain sourcing metrics, monitor progress against commitments, and identify further opportunities to meet or exceed targets.
Lead end-to-end sourcing, including market analysis, RFIs/RFPs, supplier evaluation, business-case development, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and transition support.
Develop negotiation strategies that optimize total cost, service quality, contractual protections, flexibility, innovation, and risk.
Deliver savings, cost avoidance, demand-management opportunities, and other measurable business value.
Provide contract coverage for regional and assigned global services; use GE HealthCare legal templates and negotiate pricing, service levels, and commercial terms.
Partner with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and other subject-matter experts to address contractual, compliance, and operational requirements.
Support sourcing across employee benefits and insurance, payroll, global mobility, HR services and technology, background screening, recognition, compensation services, occupational health, retirement, and other HR professional services as required.
Build knowledge of supplier markets across Asia and connect regional market intelligence with global category strategies.
Support renewals, supplier consolidation, operating-model changes, technology transformations, and competitive sourcing initiatives.
Establish governance for strategic suppliers, including performance measures, service levels, business reviews, improvement plans, and innovation opportunities.
Lead or support contract renewals, amendments, commercial negotiations, and supplier performance reviews.
Identify commercial, operational, compliance, quality, business-continuity, data/privacy, and supplier-concentration risks, and coordinate mitigation with relevant experts.
Execute GE Healthcare legal templates and negotiate supplier terms and conditions, service levels, and pricing.
Follow the GEHC Purchasing Controls Procedure and associated Work Instructions to ensure purchased services conform to specified requirements.
Act as a trusted sourcing partner to Total Rewards, HR Operations, and regional business stakeholders.
Build relationships across countries and functions, balancing local requirements with opportunities to leverage enterprise scale.
Collaborate with global Sourcing colleagues on regional, multi-region, and global category strategies and sourcing events.
Influence stakeholders and suppliers in a matrixed environment, including where priorities differ across countries or functions.
Communicate recommendations, risks, decisions, progress, and results clearly to senior stakeholders.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.