Junior Category Manager - Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement #hyn

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is partnering with a corporate client to hire a Junior Category Manager to join the Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement team in Singapore. This role provides exposure to end-to-end procurement in a highly structured environment and an opportunity to develop in category management and strategic sourcing.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal and Technology, lead tender management and contract negotiations, and ensure compliant procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business, Finance, Procurement or related discipline.
• 3+ years of sourcing and procurement experience.
• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, tender management and contract negotiation.
• Understanding of commercial and contract management processes.
• Strong stakeholder, project and relationship management skills.
• Vendor management and risk management experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and procurement systems (SAP, Coupa or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; results-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and procurement background.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities with internal stakeholders, Finance, Legal and Tech.
• Support procurement process including documents, tender management, contracting and finance tasks.
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies to achieve best value.
• Manage vendor relationships and supplier management.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and vendor risk requirements.
• Maintain procurement records in systems such as SAP or Coupa.
• Support reporting and process improvement projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Mgmt

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor relationship

Contract understanding

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business/Finance/Procurement

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Up to $5,500/month

1-Year Contract | Renewable

Short Notice Period Preferred

Our client is looking for a Junior Category Manager to join their Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement team. This is a great opportunity for candidates with solid sourcing and procurement experience to work in a dynamic, highly structured corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and the background of procurement needs.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, working closely with internal stakeholders, Finance, Legal and Technology teams.
• Support stakeholders throughout the procurement process, including preparation of procurement documents, tender management, contracting and finance-related activities.
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies to achieve the best commercial value.
• Manage vendor relationships and support effective supplier management.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant procurement policies and vendor risk requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in procurement management systems such as SAP, Coupa or similar platforms.
• Support reporting, process improvement and other procurement-related projects as required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Finance, Procurement or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant sourcing and procurement experience.
• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, tender management and contract negotiation .
• Good understanding of commercial and contract management processes.
• Strong stakeholder, project and relationship management skills.
• Experience in vendor management and risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa or similar platforms .
• Strong technology aptitude with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented, organised and able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to gain experience within a leading institutional investment environment .
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, category management and cross-functional procurement projects.
• Work closely with senior internal stakeholders and diverse business functions.
• Renewable 1-year contract , subject to business needs and performance.