Category Manager

NTS COMPONENTS SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Singapore is looking for a Procurement Specialist to develop long-term category strategies, conduct market analysis, and lead procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement. Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier development skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of strategic procurement experience in mechatronics & electrical components.
• Proven collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and identify constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term category strategies for cost efficiency.
• Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Supplier development

Cost optimization

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long‑term category strategies, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and supply security

• Conduct market analysis to identify cost drivers, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities

• Drive supplier development programs, including process improvements, capacity planning, and quality enhancement

• Develop and implement a local/regional/global supplier base for all critical components to achieve cost advantages and ensure delivery of quality products

• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, intellectual property (IP) protection, and regulatory requirements

• Responsible for implementing, reviewing and supporting the development of a vendor risk framework, including conducting periodic risk assessments

• Track results and generate in‑charge categories periodic productivity reports and continuously monitor progress of KPIs

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Transfer projects, ensuring supplier readiness and on‑time delivery

• Creating and developing strong working relationships with key internal and external partners up to Executive levels to achieve strategic objectives of the company

• Working with and leading cross‑functional teams to execute sourcing initiatives from start to finish, including the competitive bidding process and contract negotiations

• Engage in vendor sourcing, pre‑qualification, setup and tracking of supplier lists

• Develops strategic partnerships with preferred suppliers to ensure business objectives are met

• Negotiate cost reduction opportunities in line with relevant product cost roadmaps by price/cost analysis, negotiations, and strategic sourcing

• Any other tasks as assigned by Reporting Officer

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering (Electrical preferred), business, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of strategic procurement experience in the field of mechatronics and electrical components/assemblies with technical validation

• Experience collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to align procurement with technical requirements

• Strong background in supplier development, risk management, and cost optimization

• Hands‑on experience with contract negotiation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and cost modeling

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with early supplier involvement, supplier development and strategic project sourcing/purchasing

• Ability to deal with all levels of personnel, both internally and externally

• Experience in building and executing category strategies across multiple commodities and categories

• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and BOMs, identify the constraints and/or translate them into requirements

• Cost Analysis & Should‑Cost Modeling – Expertise in fact‑based negotiation, cost breakdowns, and value engineering (VA/VE)

• Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management – Ability to develop long‑term supplier agreements (LTAs) and commercial strategies with suppliers

• Understanding of the current regulatory requirements and their application across the supply chain spectrum

• Experienced in selecting and qualifying suppliers based on QLTC

• Positive attitude, self‑motivated and able to work independently in a fast‑paced working environment

• Exceptional client relationship, communication, and negotiation skills

• Exceptional conceptual thinking, analytical and project management skills

• A good team player and good negotiator with vendors

• Effective communication with cross‑functional teams such as Project Lead, Project Engineer, Quality, Logistic & Engineering