Overview
Category Manager, Data Centre
Date: 17 May 2025
Location:
Singapore, Singapore
Company:
Singtel Group
Make an Impact by
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Develop category strategy to drive cost optimisation and manage supply risk.
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Perform supply market, spend, and supplier base analyses.
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Work closely with stakeholders in developing sourcing strategies and identifying joint sourcing opportunities with other BUs.
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Drive and lead sourcing activities for the assigned category, including working with stakeholders on scope and technical evaluation, performing TCO analysis, leading negotiations, and working with legal on contracting.
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Work closely with legal and relevant parties for contracting.
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Manage and influence stakeholders.
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Work closely with stakeholders to monitor, manage, and drive suppliers’ performance.
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Lead regular business reviews or engagements with key suppliers.
Skills for Success
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Bachelor’s degree
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Experience in data centres, mechanical and electrical fields, or facilities management
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Relevant experience in procurement and category management
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Experience in data centres or mechanical and electrical (M&E) equipment and services
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Technical knowledge in the M&E field
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Experience in negotiations and contracting
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Able to work independently
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Strong communication 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.