Singtel

Manager, Tactical Sourcing

Singtel  •  Kuala Lumpur, MY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Be a part of something BIG!

Say HELLO to BIG Possibilities with Singtel KL (Sudong MY Sdn Bhd)!

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, our presence spans across 21 countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. We thrive on innovation, digital transformation, and harnessing next-generation technology to create a more sustainable and digital future. Now, we are bringing this energy to Kuala Lumpur with the launch of our brand-new Shared Services Centre.

The Manager, Tactical Sourcing is responsible for leading tactical sourcing activities across the organization, supporting low-value procurement while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance standards. This role partners closely with Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers to deliver sourcing support, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure alignment with broader procurement strategies. The incumbent will also play a key role in guiding business users on procurement processes, managing sourcing activities, and identifying opportunities for spend optimization and supplier consolidation.

Make an Impact by

  • Execute tactical sourcing strategies to support organizational procurement needs
  • Manage sourcing activities including spot-buying, RFQs, and ITQs for low-value purchases
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and authorization limits
  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers to align sourcing activities with category strategies
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and spend optimization
  • Track and report cost savings using established methodologies
  • Drive monthly reporting and portfolio reviews to support category planning
  • Provide guidance to business users on procurement policies, sourcing processes, and best practices
  • Manage escalations and provide recommendations to resolve sourcing-related issues
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancement projects

Skills for Success

  • Degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in sourcing or procurement roles
  • Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes and procurement governance
  • Experience handling high volumes of sourcing activities (e.g., spot-buy, RFQs, ITQs)
  • Working knowledge of contractual terms and procurement compliance requirements
  • Experience with sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba, Emptoris, Coupa)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across cross-functional teams

Good to Have

  • Experience in indirect and IT procurement categories
  • Exposure to procurement transformation or system enhancement initiatives
  • Familiarity with spend analytics and reporting tools

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Singtel

About Singtel

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, providing a portfolio of services from next-generation communication, 5G and technology services to infotainment to both consumers and businesses. The Group has presence in Asia, Australia and Africa and reaches over 740 million mobile customers in 21 countries. Its infrastructure and technology services for businesses span 21 countries, with more than 428 direct points of presence in 362 cities.

For consumers, Singtel delivers a complete and integrated suite of services, including mobile, broadband and TV. For businesses, Singtel offers a complementary array of workforce mobility solutions, data hosting, cloud, network infrastructure, analytics and cyber security capabilities.

Singtel is dedicated to continuous innovation, harnessing next-generation technologies to create new and exciting customer experiences as we shape a more sustainable, digital future. The Group’s purpose is grounded in empowering our people to innovate better ways to connect with customers, unlock new possibilities for future businesses to thrive and foster a sense of ownership and belonging to better serve our stakeholders, partners and communities.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
1879
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