APAC Facilities & Construction Category Manager

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Regional Category Manager in Singapore to drive category excellence in the Facilities and Equipment domain. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier engagement, and utilize market intelligence to optimize costs. Ideal candidates should have a strong procurement background, proficiency in contracts, and be fluent in English and Chinese. The role offers autonomy and requires collaboration across business units.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years in indirect procurement, with 3–5 years in facilities and construction sourcing.
• Ability to interpret complex needs into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional category strategies for Facilities and Equipment.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx development and supplier negotiations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders.
• Utilize tools to analyze spend and track KPIs.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Contractual Acumen

Analytical Rigor

Communication & Influence

Project Leadership

Language Proficiency (English and Chinese)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP SRM

Workday Sourcing

Tableau

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a Regional Category Manager in Singapore to drive category excellence in the Facilities and Equipment domain. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier engagement, and utilize market intelligence to optimize costs. Ideal candidates should have a strong procurement background, proficiency in contracts, and be fluent in English and Chinese. The role offers autonomy and requires collaboration across business units.