Growth & Operations Leader: Partnerships & IT

nera telecommunications ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Nera Telecommunications Ltd is seeking a seasoned executive to lead and align Operations, IT and Inside Sales across the group in Singapore. You will drive growth through strategic partnerships, manage procurement and logistics, and implement robust policies and controls to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.

The role requires 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across IT, Operations, and Commercial Support, with a proven track record in SI, technology procurement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, IT, Supply Chain, Operations or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-functional departments (IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial Support).
• Experience in System Integration (SI), technology, or B2B hardware/software distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to identify, evaluate and pursue strategic partnerships, joint ventures, M&A opportunities and other platforms to accelerate growth.
• Lead Operations (Office Administration, Procurement and Logistics), IT and Inside Sales teams to support growth, efficiency and service delivery.
• Establish and maintain clear policies, processes and controls across IT, Inside Sales and Operations in compliance with policies and laws.
• Coordinate with Sales, PSM and Finance to fulfill customer and project requirements timely.
• Oversee procurement, vendor management and negotiations for cost-effective purchasing and timely delivery.
• Oversee logistics relating to movement, delivery and inventory control of equipment and products.
• Lead IT infrastructure projects including system implementation, upgrades and digitalisation.
• Oversee cybersecurity, data protection, backups and disaster recovery arrangements.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology and process improvements.
• Lead Inside Sales, overseeing sales coordination, quotations, follow-ups and orders.
• Manage day-to-day office administration, facilities, budgets and compliance.
• Monitor departmental budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Develop KPIs and monitor performance for the functions and report to management.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices to enhance productivity and service quality.
• Perform other duties to support the Group’s objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnerships

Operations management

Procurement

IT leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Inside Sales leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / IT / Supply Chain Management / Operations Management

Job description

Nera Telecommunications Ltd is seeking a seasoned executive to lead and align Operations, IT and Inside Sales across the group in Singapore. You will drive growth through strategic partnerships, manage procurement and logistics, and implement robust policies and controls to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.

The role requires 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across IT, Operations, and Commercial Support, with a proven track record in SI, technology procurement and