As a Manager Specification Management you will oversee the end to end creation, implementation and maintenance of product specifications throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant to the standard quality and regulation.

Your role will connect you to R&D team across Asia and Europe, operating out of Singapore.

We seek a proactive individual driven to deliver results, with a strong passion for managing complex data and the ability to collaborate effectively with regional and global stakeholders

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with various stakeholders like Digital, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and Supply chain to ensure specifications meet operational and compliance needs.

2. BG Asia Key user Lead

   • Build Key User capability & knowledge among Key User Opcos.

   • Provide technical support to local Key Users and regional BG Asia end user

1. Leadership & Strategy

   • Lead R&D specification management function across different operating companies, aligning with business strategy and global PLM Way of Working.

   • Drive implementation of PLM specification WoW within BG Asia opcos.

   • Serve as primary contact for specification-related queries and system enhancement on BG level.

   • Acting as BG Asia’s representative within the Global Specification Management Community to shape strategic direction, establish ways of working (WoW), and foster alignment across diverse business groups

   • Supervise dotted line report of 2 specification specialists.

2. System oversight

   • Support implementation of digital transformation initiatives to automate and streamline specification processes.

   • R&D owner of BG Asia specification portfolio, ensuring up-to-date, high quality & compliant to regulation and company’s quality standard.

   • Create & review procedure, work instruction and training materials

3. Process Improvement

   • Identify opportunities to streamline specification workflows and automate data management processes.

   • Actively contributes to new system design and is responsible for implementation in BG Asia R&D.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with various stakeholders like Digital, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and Supply chain to ensure specifications meet operational and compliance needs.

5. BG Asia Key user Lead

   • Build Key User capability & knowledge among Key User Opcos.

   • Provide technical support to local Key Users and regional BG Asia end user

Qualifications and education requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in food science, Dairy Technology, Engineering, chemistry, other relevant science field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in specification management or product development within food industry
• Strong understanding of SAP PLM modules, including Specification Management.
• Proficiency in managing and maintaining data within a complex system.
• Familiarity with Dairy industry requirements related to product development and lifecycle management is preferred.
• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements related to specification management.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Leadership Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across global and regional teams. Foster a collaborative environment that encourage innovation and knowledge sharing Manage resistance and foster adoption of new tools and processes Champion continuous improvement and agile methodologies
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Strong process orientation Comfortable with structured governance, using digital tools and systems to handle complex data
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Working effectively with others is vital for success in this role.  Time Management & prioritization Thrives under pressure, delivering results efficiently even in high-demand situations

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