Network Category Strategy Lead

Menara Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Menara Maxis in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Network Category Manager to shape sourcing strategies for the Network category, partnering with senior stakeholders and procurement leadership to drive value and sustainable outcomes.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, evaluate suppliers, monitor market developments, and contribute to governance and continuous improvement across procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development and stakeholder management with Category Head and Head of Procurement.
• Manage end-to-end strategic sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, tenders, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Evaluate, onboard and manage key suppliers; build strategic supplier relationships for performance and innovation.
• Lead market intelligence and analysis to identify cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation.
• Promote governance and continuous improvement in procurement processes and collaboration.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Telecommunications

Job description

Menara Maxis in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Network Category Manager to shape sourcing strategies for the Network category, partnering with senior stakeholders and procurement leadership to drive value and sustainable outcomes.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, evaluate suppliers, monitor market developments, and contribute to governance and continuous improvement across procurement activities.