Senior Category Strategy Lead - Sourcing & SRM

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

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.