Category Manager, Data Centre

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre operator in Singapore is looking for a professional to develop category strategies, optimise costs, and manage suppliers in the procurement process. The role requires relevant experience in procurement and category management, preferably in the data centre or M&E sectors. This is an opportunity to impact the industry while working independently with dynamic teams.

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in procurement and category management required.
• Experience in data centres or mechanical and electrical (M&E) equipment and services is beneficial.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategy to drive cost optimisation and manage supply risk.
• Perform supply market, spend and supplier base analyses.
• Drive and lead sourcing activities for assigned category.

Skills

Experience in data centres or mechanical and electrical field

Experience in procurement and category management

Technical knowledge in M&E field

Negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or relevant

Job description

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“Passionate about making a real impact? Join our team at Nxera to unfold the new era! Be at the forefront of the data centre (DC) industry with a unique focus on sustainability, connectivity and AI which sets us apart as the next generation DC operator. You will also get to gain invaluable experience in a fast-growing industry that is powering the digitalisation wave. Be empowered to co-create the futurewith our dynamic teams!”

Make an impact by:

• Experience in data centres or mechanical and electrical field or facilities management
• Develop category strategy to drive cost optimisation and mange supply risk.
• As part of category strategy development, to perform supply market, spend and supplier base analyses.
• To work closely with stakeholders in developing sourcing strategies. To identify joint sourcing opportunities with other BUs.
• To drive and lead sourcing activities for assigned category, including working with stakeholders on scope and technical evaluation, performing TCO analysis and to lead in negotiations. and working with legal on contracting.
• Experience in contracting and to work closely with legal and relevant parties for contracting.
• To be able to manage and influence stakeholders.
• To work closely with stakeholders to monitor, manage and drive suppliers’ performances.
• To lead in regular business reviews or engagements with key suppliers.

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or relevant
• Relevant experience in procurement and category management
• Experience in data centres or mechanical and electrical (M&E) equipment and services.
• Technical knowledge in M&E field.
• Experience in negotiations and contracting
• Able to work independently

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

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