Associate/AVP, Category Manager (1-year contract)

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC Private Limited seeks a seasoned Associate/AVP, Category Management for a 1-year contract in Singapore. You will partner with stakeholders to shape procurement strategies, drive savings, manage supplier risk, and ensure governance standards across IT and non-IT spends.

The role requires 5–8 years in procurement or category management, with strong negotiation, analytics and platform experience (SAP/Coupa). Hybrid work is supported; equality and inclusion are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies with business stakeholders balancing commercial, operational and risk considerations.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate terms, and support contract execution with Legal and Risk teams.
• Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation and cost optimisation while monitoring market trends.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives, category planning, spend analysis and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business / procurement / supply chain / operations management or related

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Excel

Job description

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Associate/AVP, Category Manager (1-year contract)

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Corporate Infrastructure Services Department

Job Type: Contract

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Corporate Infrastructure Services Department

TheCorporate Infrastructure Services Department (CISD)at GIC focuses on maintaining a best-in-class workplace environment that enables employees to perform at their highest potential. Within CISD, theEnterprise Sourcing & Procurement (ESP)team provides strategic procurement and sourcing support, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, value optimization, and quality assurance across all organizational activities.

The Category Management role sits within ESP and supports IT and Non-IT purchases that business stakeholders need.

What impact can you make in this role?

The Associate / Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Category Management will play a key role in enabling the firm's business objectives by delivering strategic sourcing outcomes, driving commercial value, and strengthening supplier partnerships. You will work closely with business stakeholders to shape procurement strategies, optimise spend, manage supplier risks, and ensure procurement activities are aligned with governance standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving business challenges, influencing stakeholders, and delivering measurable impact across a diverse portfolio of spend categories (both IT and Non-IT).

What will you do in the Category Management team?

• You will partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies that balance commercial, operational, and risk considerations.
• Your responsibilities will include leading competitive sourcing events, evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating commercial terms, and supporting contract execution in collaboration with Legal and Risk functions.
• You will manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement, while monitoring market trends to identify opportunities for cost optimisation and value creation.
• You will also contribute to procurement transformation initiatives, category planning, spend analysis, and process improvements to enhance procurement effectiveness and stakeholder experience.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 5 – 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, procurement / supply chain, operations management, information systems or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, commercial, and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective sourcing strategies. Process-oriented, with a structured and disciplined approach to execution.
• Experience managing technology, professional services, corporate communications, or corporate services categories will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa), strong in Excel and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) preferred.
• Confident communicator who can build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders and influence decisions at different organisational levels.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional procurement certifications such as CIPS or ISM are an advantage but not essential.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.