Global IT Category Manager Position

4 hours ago


Singapore TELENOR PROCUREMENT COMPANY PTE. LTD. Full time
About the Company

Telenor Procurement Company PTE. LTD., a subsidiary of Telenor Group, operates as a global category management service provider to Telenor Business Units and beyond.

Our Purpose

We deliver end-to-end sourcing processes and performance for global spend categories, enabling Telenor's strategic ambitions by becoming a centre of expertise in pursuit of efficient operations.

About the Role

We seek a highly skilled Category Manager to join our TPC IT Sourcing team, reporting to the Head of IT Applications Category. You will work closely with corporate departments in Telenor and all business units to contribute to end-to-end category strategy development, including sourcing execution, contract negotiation, and supplier management processes.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the IT Applications category and perform analysis to support category strategy work
  • Collaborate with user departments to prepare and execute the strategy, innovative analysis, and proactively addressing procurement needs
  • Identify, lead, and execute cost-saving initiatives that deliver value in the procurement of goods and services
  • Prepare and lead Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis during procurement processes and participate in negotiations
  • Manage resources and stakeholders in a sourcing process, implement category sourcing strategy, and skilled approach to vendor management
  • Ensure compliance with policies, processes, and achieve targets, review and assess progress, savings, and targets
  • Develop and prepare periodic reports on all procurement activities, ensure contract management, implementation, and follow-up activities
Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A Bachelor degree in Technology, Finance, or Business, or equivalent; MBA preferred
  • More than 5 years of experience in a procurement/contract management/vendor management role, preferably in the IT Applications area
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, performing data analyses, and able to produce conclusions based on the analysis
  • Broad experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools
  • Deep insight into the end-to-end sourcing process and strategies
  • Good presentation and communication skills, with proficiency in English, and ability to influence colleagues and decision makers

The salary for this position is approximately $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.



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