Senior IT & AI Procurement Strategist

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Category Manager (IT & AI Procurement) at the National University of Singapore will oversee IT and AI procurement categories within the Central Procurement Office, driving strategic sourcing, supplier management and cost optimisation to maximise value while complying with university policies.

You will design sourcing strategies for IT categories, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, embed AI governance, and report on spend and catalogue adoption across faculties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, IT or a related discipline.
• CIPS, CPSM or CSCP certification is advantageous; AI governance credentials are a plus.
• Minimum 8 years in procurement with a strong IT category focus.
• Experience buying AI or SaaS software is preferred.
• Experience in higher education, public sector or large organisations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute IT category sourcing strategies aligned with KPIs.
• Evaluate AI pricing models and total cost of ownership.
• Manage suppliers end-to-end from onboarding to scorecards.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, SLAs and protections in line with policies.
• Embed responsible-AI checks with IT security, data protection and legal teams.
• Report monthly on spend, savings and catalogue use.
• Forecast demand with faculties and ensure audit compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Project management

English communication

Procurement excellence

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, IT or related discipline

CIPS, CPSM or CSCP certification

AI governance credentials

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-procurement platforms

Data analytics tools

AI governance tools

Job description

The Senior Category Manager (IT & AI Procurement) at the National University of Singapore will oversee IT and AI procurement categories within the Central Procurement Office, driving strategic sourcing, supplier management and cost optimisation to maximise value while complying with university policies.

You will design sourcing strategies for IT categories, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, embed AI governance, and report on spend and catalogue adoption across faculties.