Network Category Manager

Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Education support

Loans

Dental

Phone Bill Allowance

Mobile Phone Subsidy

Job summary

Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd is seeking a Network Category Manager to shape sourcing strategies and secure optimal supplier arrangements. You will partner with senior stakeholders to drive value, performance, and sustainable outcomes in a fast-paced telco environment.

The role focuses on end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, supplier onboarding, and governance, with emphasis on cost optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement across the Network, Telecommunications and Infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in category management or procurement.
• Experience in Network/Telecommunications categories is advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Stakeholder Management: partner with stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies.
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: lead RFIs, RFPs, tenders, negotiations and contract awards; drive cost/service improvements.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement: ensure compliance with policies; share best practices across the organization.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

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.
• 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.
• 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 Improvemen t

• 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.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

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Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers 1,001-5,000 employees

We are the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, connecting people and businesses to a world of possibilities. Tomorrow Begins Today as we make aspiration achievable today with reliable connectivity and simple experiences.

We deeply believe that the key element to our success has always been our people. To realize our shared vision to become Malaysia's leading integrated telco, we have embedded the language of commitment, performance and possibilities to embody our culture values.

We embrace an innovative and digital-first mindset which our people thrive on, helping them realise their potential and contribute their unique skills to create amazing products and services for our customers.

We are the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, connecting people and businesses to a world of possibilities. Tomorrow Begins Today as we make aspiration achievable today with reliable connectivity and simple experiences.

We deeply believe that the key element to our success has always been our people. To realize our shared vision to become Malaysia's leading integrated telco, we have embedded the language of commitment, performance and possibilities to embody our culture values.

We embrace an innovative and digital-first mindset which our people thrive on, helping them realise their potential and contribute their unique skills to create amazing products and services for our customers.

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Loans Dental Phone Bill Allowance, Mobile Phone Subsidy, Additi