Strategic Category Lead: Lead Teams, Drive Value

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

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.