Senior Manager, Category Lead

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead and oversee the development of category strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management, showcasing strong leadership and analytical skills. Responsibilities include developing a team, driving cost optimization, and managing sourcing processes. This role is critical in fostering supplier innovation and value creation across multiple spend areas.

Qualifications

• More than 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 and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of category managers.
• Define and drive category strategies across assigned spend areas.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

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

Master’s degree or CIPS certification

Tools

Procurement tools and systems

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Category Manager to lead and oversee the development and execution of category strategies across multiple spend areas. This role will directly manage a team of category managers and play a critical role in driving commercial performance, supplier innovation, and enterprise-wide value creation.

The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills with deep procurement and category management expertise, along with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster cross‑functional collaboration.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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