Category Manager

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Reporting to: Cluster Category Manager

Duty Post: Head office, BGC, Taguig

Application Duration: This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

TA POC: Jojo Robines, Talent Attraction Expert

Category Manager - Marketing & Sales, IT, and Travel & Event
What Is This Role About
The role supports procurement activities for the assigned category at local level, aligned with Cluster/Global strategies and proposing alternatives when needed.

Key Dimensions

• Act as category liaison for Cluster Category Manager
• Manage initiatives within Cluster for sub-categories
• Participate in financial planning and deliver value/savings
• Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement
• Apply Category Management and roll out implementation plans
• Ensure stakeholder collaboration and business partnership
• Manage local Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in line with Cluster/Global directions
• Ensure alignment and compliance with strategies
• Role model in compliance and ethics

What Will You Do
Category Management Strategy:

• Manage procurement activities for assigned category in own location.
• Roll out Cluster strategies, ensure local implementation, and provide local insights for Global strategy.
• Apply Category Management principles and develop local plans.
• Support efficient supplier list management.
• Participate in financial planning and deliver savings/value.

Supplier Management

• Identify/manage local suppliers, negotiate strategic contracts, and ensure sustainable supply conditions.
• Recommend decisions to avoid inefficiencies and drive value-add projects.
• Manage SRM with key suppliers per Cluster/Global directions.
• Support innovative and sustainable supplier strategies.

KPIs & Targets

• Achieve procurement targets, KPIs, and savings.
• Lead/support supplier bidding processes to ensure best quality, cost, and service.
• Implement local strategy, monitor performance, and apply corrective actions.
• Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement.

Business Partnership

• Foster collaboration with stakeholders and align strategies with business needs.
• Ensure effective communication among procurement, business partners, and suppliers.
• Anticipate and resolve supply issues.
• Take on additional tasks/projects as assigned.

Market Intelligence

• Share category insights, identify trends, and apply best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments, build contingency plans, and research alternative suppliers.
• Proactively source innovative suppliers.

What Are We Looking For

• University degree
• Minimum 5 years work experience in FMCG company in supply chain / procurement management position with in-depth knowledge of Strategic Procurement Category Management related to Marketing and Sales, IT, Travel, Events or equivalent category, Sustainability and Innovation
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills
• Financial analysis and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of business environment and decision-making
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP

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Next Steps
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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