Category Manager, Data Centre

SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company in Singapore where your skills in procurement and category management can shine. As a key driver of sourcing strategies across multiple business units, you will work with stakeholders to optimize costs while ensuring supplier performance through effective monitoring and engagement. The role offers opportunities for flexibility, health benefits, and professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in data centres, mechanical and electrical fields, or facilities management.
• Relevant experience in procurement and category management.
• Technical knowledge in the M&E field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive sourcing strategies optimizing costs.
• Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for assigned categories.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiations

Communication

Independence

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Make an Impact by

• Develop category strategy to drive cost optimization and manage supply risk.

• Perform supply market, spend, and supplier base analyses.

• Work closely with stakeholders in developing sourcing strategies and identifying joint sourcing opportunities with other BUs.

• Drive and lead sourcing activities for the assigned category, including working with stakeholders on scope and technical evaluation, performing TCO analysis, leading negotiations, and working with legal on contracting.

• Work closely with legal and relevant parties for contracting.

• Manage and influence stakeholders.

• Work closely with stakeholders to monitor, manage, and drive suppliers’ performance.

• Lead regular business reviews or engagements with key suppliers.

Skills for Success

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.

• Experience in data centres, mechanical and electrical fields, or facilities management

• Relevant experience in procurement and category management

• Experience in data centres or mechanical and electrical (M&E) equipment and services

• Technical knowledge in the M&E field

• Experience in negotiations and contracting

• Able to work independently

• Strong communication skills

Rewards that Go Beyond:

• Flexible work arrangements

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits

• Ongoing training and development programs

• Internal mobility opportunities

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