Global Category Manager - Utilities

Asahi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sustainability-focused firm in Singapore is seeking a strategic leader to advance their global sustainability strategy through effective procurement of green gas, electricity, and natural gas. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to reduce environmental impact, drive innovation, and foster supplier collaborations. A university degree in Business, extensive procurement experience, and strong leadership skills are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic, inclusive work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement and category management within green gas.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in an international multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategies for energy sources.
• Drive sustainable procurement and innovation initiatives.
• Manage supplier partnerships to ensure performance and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier collaboration

Strategic thinking

Innovation

Education

University degree in Business or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

MS Office Suite

Job description

You will play a critical role in advancing Asahi’s global sustainability strategy. You will be a strategic leader focused on shaping and executing global sustainability roadmaps across green gas, natural gas and electricity. You will lead initiatives that drive innovation, reduce environmental impact, and support Asahi’s transition to green gas, natural energy sources, and carbon neutrality. As part of the newly established Global Procurement Office, you will help build a future-ready procurement function that delivers long-term value for the business, our communities, and the planet.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of category strategies for green gas, electricity, and natural gas to deliver value, sustainability, and reliability.
• Drive sustainable procurement and innovation initiatives aligned with Asahi’s sustainability and CSR commitments.
• Manage supplier partnerships to ensure performance, quality, and continuous improvement across energy supply chains.
• Oversee strategic sourcing plans and contract negotiations to optimise cost, mitigate risk, and ensure secure energy supply.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align business needs, share best practices, and promote one-team collaboration globally.
• Implement governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks to safeguard assets and uphold company reputation.
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and key value drivers to achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and inspire the Procurement team to deliver operational excellence and capability growth across the energy category.

• University degree in Business or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Extensive experience in procurement and category management within green gas (mandatory), electricity and natural gas
• Strong leadership experience in an international multinational company
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and environmental impact.
• Experience with procurement platform SAP Ariba highly regarded and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards and experience.
• Comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation.
• Flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance

Why Asahi Global Procurement

In August 2023, Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. established Asahi Global Procurement Pte. Ltd. in Singapore to unify and strengthen procurement across the Group. The new subsidiary brings together global, regional, and local functions, consolidating sourcing for raw materials, packaging, and services where a Group-wide approach creates greater value.

Asahi Procurement’s purpose is to protect existing value while creating new, sustainable opportunities for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. By working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, the team drives quality, efficiency, risk management, and growth—always with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. Wherever our people are based, we follow one approach: think globally, act locally, and deliver consistent value.