Regional Category Manager, Technology Procurement
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Get to Know the Team
The Grab Procurement team is a dynamic team responsible for finding the "perfect match" between Grab and external supply base. We make an impact to the business by ensuring our efforts are guided by sound understanding of the business needs and corporate goals - that we partner smartly, buy wisely, efficiently, ethically, and that we ensure mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. If you are looking for opportunities to make your mark, shape and actively contribute to transformational change in procurement, then you should join our team!
Get to Know the Role
Reporting to the Regional Head of Category, we are looking for a Regional Category Procurement Manager to help lead the Infrastructure, Network and Software/Saas category in Grab. We believe a successful candidate has the Heart and Honor to wield solid procurement fundamentals into effective practice in a fast-growing company; has Humility to unlearn and relearn in a dynamic environment; has Hunger to bring innovation to this category. If you believe you have what it takes then we'd love to hear from you!
The Critical Tasks You Will Perform
- You will lead the development and execution of Grab's Groupwide Category Strategy for Infrastructure, Network/Telco, and Monitoring Software/SaaS, collaborating with key technology and country leaders.
- You will conduct market analysis and maintain updated knowledge of the supply base to inform strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
- You will develop and implement category strategies that include value, cost, risk, and opportunity assessments, along with actionable spend management plans.
- You will oversee the entire sourcing process, from defining requirements and managing RFPs/tenders to vendor negotiations and contract awards, ensuring execution across multiple countries.
- You will foster strong relationships with the business team and cross-functional teams to identify business needs, drive process efficiencies, and allow supplier-driven innovation.
