Global Indirect Category Lead - Sourcing & Contracts

Hudson Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Global Category Manager in Singapore to lead sourcing initiatives and drive procurement strategies. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, strong skills in supplier management, and proficiency in SAP and Ariba. This role offers an opportunity to establish and grow procurement within a new organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management.
• Solid knowledge of procurement practices in electronics or manufacturing.
• Experience managing significant global spend levels and conducting commodity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts for indirect categories.
• Drive global procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage supplier performance and oversee global and regional suppliers.

Skills

Strategic supplier partnerships

Problem-solving skills

Procurement practices

Planning and prioritization

Supplier contracting

Tools

SAP

Ariba

MS Office applications

Job description

A global manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Global Category Manager in Singapore to lead sourcing initiatives and drive procurement strategies. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, strong skills in supplier management, and proficiency in SAP and Ariba. This role offers an opportunity to establish and grow procurement within a new organization.