Senior Procurement Manager

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for Technology. This role involves implementing sourcing strategies for Networks Technology, managing an annual spend of approximately S$300M, and leading procurement activities across various operating companies. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to drive stakeholder engagement. Attractive health benefits and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in procurement, Telecom or Technology industry preferred.
• Ability to contextualize data analytics into actionable sourcing insights.
• Strong negotiation and communications skills with vendors & stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing strategy for Networks Technology.
• Drive procurement activities across Singtel Group OpCos.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

iCertis

Job description

Overview

The Senior Procurement Manager for Technology is responsible for implementing sourcing strategy for Networks Technology in areas of Radio Access, Core Networks, SMS platforms, Orchestrators, IPX Connectivity and OSS (Operations Support System), with annual spend under management of ~S$300M. This role will be vital for business-partnering with Networks stakeholders and the incumbent will be required to keep abreast of supply market/economic changes in the technology space and be proficient in applying appropriate sourcing levers to achieve an optimal commercial outcome. The incumbent should also possess good people skills to achieve highly satisfactory internal customer experience whilst ensuring compliance to policy.

Make An Impact By

Category Sourcing

• Identify, develop and implement joint sourcing opportunities and strategies for Mobile Networks category, specifically Radio Access, Core Networks, SMS platforms, Orchestrators, IPX Connectivity and OSS (Operations Support System).
• Drive and lead procurement activities for said category across Singtel Group OpCos (Operating Companies) as part of Global Category Procurement team.
• Be fully responsible for Group Networks spend under this category, with vision of driving scale across geographics prioritising high impact spend areas.
• Strengthen Group Regional aggregation by establishing Group Regional Framework Agreement, and where needed, performing price benchmarking for this Networks category.
• Guide business users and enforce on procurement policy, governance and practices.
• Pro-actively influence stakeholders in line with category strategies.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers with support from key stakeholders.
• Provide market knowledge, intelligence and expertise while working closely with business stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills To Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in procurement, Telecom or Technology industry preferred
• Experience in procurement system (Ariba, Coupa, iCertis).
• Ability to contextualize data analytics into actionable sourcing insights.
• Strong negotiation and communications skills with vendors & stakeholders.
• Good financial acumen and vendor contracts management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Creative and hypothesis-led problem solving, framing and communicating complex ideas, thinking strategically, excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, proactivity, productivity, valuable contribution to a team and having exceptional drive commitment.
• Strong team player.

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

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