Category Buyer, IT

Hybrid-Ortigas, Pasig
What is the Job all about?
The role focuses on aligning procurement strategies with business objectives while fostering strong supplier relationships to deliver long-term value. Reporting directly to the CoE Head, the Category Buyer plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer satisfaction as a trusted business partner for Group Functions and stakeholders. This position is responsible for executing Value-Based Sourcing within the category, driving continuous optimization of operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability from suppliers, and ensuring Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements.

A key focus area for this role is managing end‑to‑end software sourcing activities, including new software acquisitions, subscription renewals, and optimization of our software supplier base.

Your main responsibilities:
Provide support for sourcing and relationship management activities in close collaboration with Category Managers.

Strategic Sourcing Process related activities:

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies using established purchasing tools.
• Prepare data and fact packs for supplier negotiations and lead tendering processes to deliver value and savings.
• Conduct market intelligence research to analyze cost drivers, trends, and industry best practices.
• Lead and execute software sourcing projects covering new software needs, renewals, expansions, and license optimization
• Manage software subscription lifecycles, ensuring timely renewals and proactive negotiation of commercial and contractual terms."
• Collaborate closely with IT stakeholders to understand application roadmaps and translate them into sourcing and renewal strategies."
• Maintain data transparency and support reporting activities for informed decision-making.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Support preparation and facilitation of business reviews
• Drive continuous performance management and development of key software vendors, ensuring optimal value and innovation within the software portfolio.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in indirect sourcing, preferably within IT & Telecom in a Multinational company
• Strong understanding of the IT industry and its dynamics.
• Experience with software procurement, subscription-based licensing models, and managing software renewals is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of best practices and relevant business support systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Results-driven and action-oriented mindset.
• Travel Expectations: maximum of 10%

What's in it for you?
Whether it's developing skills or advancing your expertise even further, we'll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You'll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values.

• Development opportunities in an international environment
• People and value-focused organization culture
• Social, team and sport events
• Training opportunities

Do you want to learn more?
If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply".

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