Overview

Category Manager, Data Centre

Date: 21 Oct 2025

Location:

Singapore, Singapore

Company:
Singtel Group

Be a part of something BIG!

Make an impact by

  • Develop category strategies to drive cost optimization and manage supply risks.
  • Perform supply market analysis, spend analysis, and supplier base analysis.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies.
  • Identify joint sourcing opportunities with other business units.
  • Lead sourcing activities for assigned categories, including defining scope, supporting technical evaluations, conducting total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, leading negotiations, and coordinating with Legal on contracting.
  • Manage contracting processes in collaboration with Legal and relevant parties.
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships; manage and influence key stakeholders effectively.
  • Monitor, manage, and drive supplier performance in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Lead regular business reviews and engagements with key suppliers.

 

Skills for Success

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Relevant experience in procurement and category management.
  • Experience in data centre, construction, or mechanical and electrical (M&E) equipment procurement.
  • Strong experience in negotiations and contracting.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Rewards that Go Beyond

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

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About Singtel

Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has 140 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub. Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.

We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand). We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications industry.

Together, the Group serves over 700 million mobile customers around world. Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation.

The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.