AssociateAVP, Category Manager (1-year contract)

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Corporate Infrastructure Services Department

Job Type:Contract

Req ID:17343

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 employees across 11 offices around the world we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Corporate Infrastructure Services Department

TheCorporate Infrastructure Services Department (CISD)at GIC focuses on maintaining a best-in-class workplace environment that enables employees to perform at their highest potential. Within CISD theEnterprise Sourcing & Procurement (ESP)team provides strategic procurement and sourcing support ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements value optimization and quality assurance across all organizational activities.

The Category Management role sits within ESP and supports IT and Non-IT purchases that business stakeholders need.

What impact can you make in this role

TheAssociate / Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Category Management will play a key role in enabling the firms business objectives by delivering strategic sourcing outcomes driving commercial value and strengthening supplier partnerships. You will work closely with business stakeholders to shape procurement strategies optimise spend manage supplier risks and ensure procurement activities are aligned with governance standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving business challenges influencing stakeholders and delivering measurable impact across a diverse portfolio of spend categories (both IT and Non-IT).

What will you do in the Category Management team

• You will partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies that balance commercial operational and risk considerations.
• Your responsibilities will include leading competitive sourcing events evaluating supplier proposals negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract execution in collaboration with Legal and Risk functions.
• You will manage supplier relationships to drive performance innovation and continuous improvement while monitoring market trends to identify opportunities for cost optimisation and value creation.
• You will also contribute to procurement transformation initiatives category planning spend analysis and process improvements to enhance procurement effectiveness and stakeholder experience.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• 5 8 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing category management supply chain or a related discipline.
• Bachelors degree in business procurement / supply chain operations management information systems or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical problem-solving commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to translate business requirements into effective sourcing strategies. Process-oriented with a structured and disciplined approach to execution.
• Experience managing technology professional services corporate communications or corporate services categories will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g. SAP Coupa) strong in Excel and AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Claude Copilot) preferred.
• Confident communicator who can build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders and influence decisions at different organisational levels.
• Proactive adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional procurement certifications such as CIPS or ISM are an advantage but not essential.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious agile and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas share your views and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence Respect Integrity Merit and Excellence which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection. At the same time we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More

Learn more about our Corporate Infrastructure Services Department here: Experience:

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