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Global Category Manager - IT

  • Singapore
  • Permanent - Full Time

Your Impact 

Lead a global IT procurement portfolio across Asahi, reporting to the Global Category Director - Professional Services and IT. Partner with CIOs, IT leaders and regional Procurement teams to optimise technology investment and supplier value. 

 

Key responsibilities  

You will shape IT Procurement vision, goals and category strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, telecommunications, networks, hardware and professional services, while connecting regional buyers across Asia, Australia and Europe. 

  • Develop and implement global IT category strategies across regions. 
  • Lead sourcing and negotiations for strategic global IT contracts. 
  • Partner with CIOs, IT leaders, business stakeholders and regional buyers. 
  • Optimise IT costs, identify synergies and strengthen vendor governance.
  • Build one IT Procurement community and engage strategic global suppliers. 

About You 

You are a strategic IT procurement leader with multinational experience, strong commercial judgement and the ability to influence CIOs, business stakeholders and global technology suppliers. 

  • 7+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years in procurement.
  • Experience developing IT category strategies in a multinational environment.
  • Strong software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, telecoms or IT services knowledge.
  • Advanced strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
  • Strong stakeholder, governance, risk management and analytical capability. 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards and experience.
  • Comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance.
  • Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development.
  • Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation.
  • Flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance.

 

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