Network Category Manager

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxis in Malaysia is seeking a Network Category Manager to shape sourcing strategies and ensure access to the right suppliers and commercial terms to support strategic objectives. You will partner with senior stakeholders, lead end-to-end sourcing, negotiate contracts, evaluate suppliers, and translate market insights into procurement recommendations.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier governance, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement.
• Experience managing Network, Telecommunications, Technology, or Infrastructure-related categories is highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior business leaders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities.
• Support development and execution of category strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor on sourcing, supplier, and procurement matters.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFIs, RFPs, tenders, negotiations, and contract award processes.
• Drive competitive sourcing events to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk outcomes.
• Develop commercial negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Procurement/Supply Chain/Engineering/Telecommunications

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

As a Network Category Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and executing sourcing strategies for the Network category, ensuring the business has access to the right suppliers, solutions, and commercial arrangements to support its strategic objectives. You will partner closely with senior business stakeholders and procurement leadership to drive value, manage supplier performance, and deliver sustainable commercial outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Category Strategy & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business stakeholders, Category Head, and Head of Procurement to understand business requirements and priorities.
• Support the development and execution of category strategies that align with organizational objectives and deliver measurable business value.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing, supplier, and procurement matters.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, tenders, negotiations, and contract award processes.
• Drive competitive sourcing events to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk outcomes.
• Develop commercial negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations to achieve the best value for the business.

Supplier Management

• Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers in line with business requirements and procurement governance.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor supplier capabilities, market developments, and potential risks impacting the category.

Market Intelligence & Analysis

• Lead the analysis of supply markets, industry trends, cost drivers, and supplier landscapes to support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation, value creation, and risk mitigation.
• Translate market insights into actionable procurement and category recommendations.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Promote compliance with procurement policies, category management methodologies, and governance requirements.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and procurement best practices across the organization.
• Support initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder experience.

What You’ll Need For This Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement.
• Experience managing Network, Telecommunications, Technology, or Infrastructure-related categories is highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior business leaders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What’s next

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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