Manager, Tactical Sourcing

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. We are looking for a Tactical Sourcing Specialist to support tactical sourcing activities, manage low-value procurement requirements, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive cost efficiencies and effective sourcing outcomes. Make an Impact by: Execute tactical sourcing activities for low-value purchases, ensuring effective supplier selection, competitive pricing, and compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Manage high volumes of spot-buy requests, Invitations to Quote (ITQs), and Requests for Quotation (RFQs), ensuring timely and efficient sourcing outcomes. Conduct procurement due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with Singtel's Group Procurement Policy, approval limits, and governance requirements. Support Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers in sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, and category planning initiatives. Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, spend optimisation, and effective negotiation strategies. Track, measure, and report cost savings using established methodologies. Prepare monthly sourcing portfolio reports and conduct regular reviews with Strategic Sourcing Managers to support category planning. Collaborate with procurement teams to identify opportunities for consolidated spending, supplier optimisation, and tail-end spend management. Provide guidance to business users on procurement policies, sourcing procedures, and governance requirements to ensure compliance. Manage sourcing-related escalations, resolve procurement issues, and recommend practical solutions while balancing business needs and policy requirements. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional procurement teams. Ensure sourcing activities align with broader procurement strategies, internal controls, and established procurement best practices. Participate in procurement process improvements, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Skills for Success Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline. Minimum 6 years of working experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably with exposure to tactical sourcing and indirect procurement. Strong understanding of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process, procurement governance, and sourcing best practices. Proven experience managing high volumes of spot-buy transactions, ITQs, and RFQs. Working knowledge and experience in sourcing indirect and IT commodities. Hands-on experience using procurement and sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba, Emptoris, or Coupa. Strong supplier evaluation, negotiation, and sourcing skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities. Good understanding of procurement policies, compliance requirements, and approval processes. Strong communication, influencing, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple sourcing requests. Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve sourcing challenges and recommend effective solutions. Resourceful, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate procurement governance requirements effectively to stakeholders at different levels. Working knowledge of contractual terms and conditions will be an added advantage. Experience supporting procurement process improvements or system enhancement projects will be an advantage. Your Career Growth Starts Here. Apply Now!