Senior Category Manager - Indirect, Group Procurement

About the role

Singtel is hiring a Category Manager, Group Procurement Indirect, who leads strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across indirect spend categories within the Singtel Group. The role creates value through cost optimisation, supplier performance management, risk mitigation and stakeholder collaboration, while ensuring compliance with procurement governance and policies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with Group business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing, including RFP/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations and contract finalisation.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities from a Group and regional synergy perspective and drive supplier management initiatives with business stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and supplier landscape, and advise business units on supplier selection and contract structuring.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, lead contract renewals, benchmarking and commercial reviews, and proactively manage supplier risks and performance gaps.
• Ensure compliance with Group Procurement policies, support audit reviews, risk assessments and internal controls, and promote ethical, sustainable procurement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of procurement experience with strong exposure to indirect categories.
• Proven track record managing indirect spend categories and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Ability to manage regional tenders; real estate, property or facilities management experience is an advantage, as is telecommunications experience.

Required skills

• Familiarity with procurement systems and contract management tools.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.