Senior Category Manager

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is looking for a seasoned professional to lead a team responsible for strategic sourcing and category management. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in procurement operations or category management and possesses strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. This role is critical for aligning procurement initiatives with business objectives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s or CIPS is advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Strong track record in managing sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of category managers.
• Drive category strategies and sourcing processes.
• Oversee supplier relationship management practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procurement tools and systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of category managers to ensure high performance and career growth.
• Define and drive category strategies across assigned spend areas, ensuring alignment with business goals and procurement best practices.
• Partner with senior business leaders to understand requirements, define sourcing strategies, and align procurement initiatives to enterprise objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing processes, including market analysis, RFx, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Promote supplier relationship management (SRM) practices to improve performance, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable value.
• Conduct regular reviews and performance evaluations of strategic suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supply assurance across categories.
• Champion data-driven decision-making through spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking.
• Ensure category strategies incorporate ESG, compliance, and risk considerations.
• Contribute to the evolution of procurement policies, frameworks, and digital tools.
• Act as a senior member of the procurement leadership team, supporting broader transformation, capability-building, and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or CIPS certification is a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement operations.
• Proven track record of managing complex sourcing initiatives and delivering measurable value.
• Commercially savvy with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation.
• Experience with procurement tools and systems.
• High level of integrity, adaptability, and results orientation.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.