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 seeking a Junior Category Manager to join its Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement team in Singapore. This role blends sourcing, procurement strategy and vendor management within a structured corporate environment.

The position offers a 1-year renewable contract with a competitive salary up to SGD 5,500 per month. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience and a solid background in category management and contract negotiation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business, finance, procurement or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant sourcing and procurement experience.
• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, tender management and contract negotiation.
• Strong stakeholder, project and relationship management skills.
• Proficient with procurement systems (SAP, Coupa or similar).
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Results-oriented and able to manage multiple stakeholders.

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.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

Business/Finance/Procurement degree

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Microsoft Office

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.