Sumit Singh , Cpsm, MBA
About Sumit Singh , Cpsm, MBA
Sumit Singh is a Category Leader at TELUS with extensive experience in procurement, IT sourcing, and category management across various industries.
Current Role at TELUS
Sumit Singh serves as the Category Leader at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on various aspects of category management, negotiations, and complex deal structuring. He is committed to ensuring safety, security, and compliance in all operations while leading his team and fostering people development. His responsibilities include strategic relationship management with globally distributed suppliers and stakeholders, along with managing spend in excess of $200 million in major IT and business transformation projects.
Past Experience at TELUS
Before his current role, Sumit Singh worked at TELUS as a Category Manager from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading multi-million-dollar procurement initiatives and driving cost control and budget tracking efforts. His proficiency in executing RFIs/RFPs and strategic sourcing contributed significantly to the company’s procurement success in the Toronto area.
Industry Expertise and Strategic Roles
Sumit Singh has extensive experience in procurement and category management across various industry sectors. At BT, he served as a Global Procurement Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Gurgaon, India, where he received multiple awards such as the MD Award, VP Award, and Director Award. Prior to that, he held senior management roles at Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries Ltd. His career highlights include authoring a case study for the SCM function at Airtel's Icreate 2015 event and speaking at software marketing events with a CXO-level audience.
Educational Background
Sumit Singh holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management (PGDIM) from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), completed between 2006 and 2008. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), obtained from 2002 to 2006. His foundational education was completed at City Montessori School, where he attended high school from 1992 to 2000.
Skills and Abilities
Sumit Singh is recognized for his strong program management skills and expertise in IT sourcing and procurement. He has a proven track record in contract closures, in-life contract management, and business transformation projects. Additionally, he excels in strategic relationship management with suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring effective and efficient procurement processes. His analytical skills and commitment to business ethics underpin his ability to manage complex procurement activities and drive significant cost savings.