Category Specialist

Neste; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable fuel production is seeking a Category Specialist for their Procurement team in Singapore. The role involves managing technical equipment and materials procurement, conducting market analysis, and engaging in strategic sourcing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a relevant degree, with a focus on achieving favorable supplier terms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in roles related to equipment and/or materials or procurement.
• Understanding of current equipment and materials market trends.
• Fluency in English and preferably the local language.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end category management within Technical Equipment & Materials.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify sourcing alternatives.
• Engage in strategic sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Collaboration skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

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Category Specialist

Location:

Singapore, SG

Country/Region: SG

Job Area: Procurement

Business Unit: Procurement

This is an ad for creators of change!

This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.

We are looking for you,

Category Specialist, Technical Equipment & Materials

to our Procurement team in Tuas South, Singapore.

You will support end-to-end category management within Technical Equipment & Materials, consisting of the whole variety of the different types of equipment and materials that are needed in refineries and terminals. In this job you will work closely with Neste colleagues such as Category Leads, Maintenance, Investment Projects, Legal Counsels and Operations representatives globally.

In our team, you will collaborate on strategic sourcing initiatives, drive supplier performance, and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our Technical Equipment and Materials procurement processes. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Your role

Market Analysis: Analyze technical equipment and materials markets relevant to our core spend categories.

Supplier Analysis: Evaluate specific companies within these markets, conducting tailored analyses to understand sourcing alternatives, supplier profiles, cost structures, and offerings.

Spend Analytics: Perform historical and predictive spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and develop improvement strategies.

Negotiate, draft and review Technical Services contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation

Contract and Pricing Management: Maintain up-to-date category contracts and pricing, develop automation where possible.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Support: Contribute to SRM activities by providing data on supplier supply, quality, and cost performance. Ensure supply continuity with appropriate quality and pricing, including managing supplier claims.

Strategic Sourcing Participation: Engage together with the category leads in strategic sourcing initiatives, savings projects, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management, as well as related reporting.

Stakeholder and Supplier Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders jointly with category leads, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement.

The best combination to succeed in this role

Analytical and Financial Capabilities: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in data modeling, and a solid understanding of basic financial analysis.

Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.

Relevant Work Experience: Proven experience in roles related to equipment and/or materials or procurement.

Technical Equipment & Materials Market Knowledge: Understanding of current equipment and materials market trends and technologies.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and preferably the local language of the hiring location.

Other strengths we value

Global Experience: Experience managing global environments and suppliers.

Negotiation and Collaboration Skills: Experience in negotiation management, strong partnership skills, and high ethical standards, coupled with agreement-making and project management abilities.

Proactive and Results-Oriented Approach: A self-starting and completion-focused work style with a strong sense of urgency and a relentless drive for results.

Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Adaptability: The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request by June 2025

We will do our best to contact you after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com