Senior Indirect Category Manager — Strategic Sourcing

Singapore Telecommunications Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel is building an AI-first telco for the future, connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks and digital services. The Group Procurement Indirect Category Manager will lead strategic sourcing, drive cost optimisations, and manage supplier performance while ensuring governance and compliance across indirect spend.

With 8–10 years in procurement and a solid business or finance background, you will partner with business units to shape category strategies, negotiate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of procurement experience with indirect categories.
• Proven track record in delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies aligned with Group objectives and drive end-to-end sourcing.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, renewals, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and ethical procurement practices across the Group.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Procurement experience

Indirect categories

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Singtel is building an AI-first telco for the future, connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks and digital services. The Group Procurement Indirect Category Manager will lead strategic sourcing, drive cost optimisations, and manage supplier performance while ensuring governance and compliance across indirect spend.

With 8–10 years in procurement and a solid business or finance background, you will partner with business units to shape category strategies, negotiate