Category Manager - Asia Total Rewards & HR Operations

GE HealthCare (United States); Singapore; Híbrido; SGD 100.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GE HealthCare Singapore seeks a Category Manager to lead sourcing and category management for Asia Total Rewards and HR Operations, with potential support for other regions and global initiatives.

You will develop category strategies, lead negotiations, and drive cost optimization, service quality and risk management while coordinating with Legal, Privacy and Cybersecurity colleagues to address contractual requirements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, engineering or related field; equivalent degree considered.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management in large, complex organizations; experience with Total Rewards and HR Operations is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and category management for Asia, with potential support for other regions and global initiatives.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business priorities, market dynamics and risk considerations.
• Analyze regional spend and market trends to identify opportunities and deliver measurable cost optimization and service improvements.
• Own supplier negotiations, contracting and governance, ensuring appropriate commercial terms and risk controls.
• Collaborate with Legal, Privacy and Cybersecurity and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective contract coverage.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

The Category Manager - Asia Total Rewards & HR Operations leads sourcing and category management activities across Asia, with ability to support other regions and global initiatives. The role develops and executes category strategies, leads complex sourcing and negotiation activities, strengthens supplier performance and risk management, and delivers measurable value through cost optimization, service quality, contractual protection, innovation and operating efficiency. The role reports directly to the Associate Senior Sourcing Manager - Global Total Rewards & HR Operations and will be based in Asia. Our team members have the ability to work from home and/or from the local GE HealthCare office to be closer to their stakeholders. tex

Job Description

Category Strategy & Regional Ownership

Lead sourcing and category management for Total Rewards and HR Operations primarily across Asia, with the ability to support other regions and global initiatives.

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, cost objectives and risk considerations.

Analyze regional spend, supplier landscapes, demand patterns and market trends to identify sourcing opportunities and build a sustainable pipeline of initiatives.

Translate global category strategies into practical regional plans while accounting for local business, market and regulatory requirements.

Maintain relevant sourcing metrics, monitor progress against commitments and identify additional opportunities to deliver or exceed targets.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, RFIs/RFPs, supplier evaluation, business-case development, negotiation, contracting, implementation and transition support.

Develop negotiation strategies that optimize total cost, service quality, contractual protections, flexibility, innovation and risk rather than focusing only on price.

Own delivery of savings, cost avoidance, demand-management opportunities and other measurable sources of business value.

Provide appropriate contract coverage for regional and, where assigned, global services; use GE HealthCare legal templates and negotiate pricing, service levels and commercial terms.

Partner with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity and other subject-matter experts to address contractual, compliance and operational requirements.

Total Rewards & HR Operations Portfolio

Support sourcing across employee benefits and insurance, payroll, global mobility, HR services and technology, background screening, recognition, compensation services, occupational health, retirement and other HR professional services, depending on business requirements.

Develop strong knowledge of supplier markets across Asia and connect regional market intelligence with global category strategies.

Support renewals, supplier consolidation, operating-model changes, technology transformations and competitive sourcing initiatives.

Supplier, Contract & Risk Management

Establish effective governance for strategic suppliers, including performance measures, service levels, business reviews, improvement plans and innovation opportunities.

Lead or support contract renewals, amendments, commercial negotiations and supplier performance reviews.

Proactively identify commercial, operational, compliance, quality, business-continuity, data/privacy and supplier-concentration risks, coordinating mitigation with the appropriate subject-matter experts.

Be proficient in executing the GE Healthcare legal templates and negotiating terms and conditions, service levels and pricing with suppliers.

Knowledge and understanding of GEHC Purchasing Controls Procedure and associated Work Instructions and operates withing them to ensure all purchased services conform to specified requirements.

Stakeholder & Global Collaboration

Act as a trusted sourcing partner to Total Rewards and HR Operations and regional business stakeholders.

Build effective relationships across countries and functions, balancing local requirements with opportunities to leverage enterprise scale.

Collaborate with Sourcing colleagues globally to develop and implement regional, multi-region and global category strategies and sourcing events.

Influence stakeholders and suppliers in a matrixed environment, including situations where priorities differ across countries or functions.

Communicate recommendations, risks, decisions, progress and results clearly to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, engineering or a related field, or equivalent degree; a formal sourcing or procurement qualification is beneficial.

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supplier management in a large or complex organization, including sourcing experience with Total Rewards and HR Operations categories such as Compensation, Benefits (Medical, Pharmacy, Dental and Visio