Strategic IT Category Lead – Global Sourcing & Impact

Novonesis; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead IT procurement initiatives, software and hardware sourcing, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes end-to-end sourcing, category strategies, and delivering savings while driving sustainability and risk management.

You will collaborate with global IT teams and regional partners to optimize direct and indirect sourcing, ensuring procurement processes are efficient and aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in procurement or category management.
• Experience procuring software and hardware from major technology suppliers.
• Ability to independently execute full sourcing processes, negotiations, and contracting.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to category strategies and procurement plans.
• Lead end-to-end procurement projects, including sourcing events, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.
• Partner with business stakeholders across IT and other functions.
• Build a robust sourcing pipeline, forecast savings, monitor category spend, and provide market insights.
• Own category performance across KPIs, savings targets, ESG commitments, and risk mitigation.
• Drive supplier engagement, contract negotiations, and onboarding.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Contract management

IT procurement

Negotiations

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

e-procurement systems

Contract management tools

Tendering platforms

Job description

Novonesis in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead IT procurement initiatives, software and hardware sourcing, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes end-to-end sourcing, category strategies, and delivering savings while driving sustainability and risk management.

You will collaborate with global IT teams and regional partners to optimize direct and indirect sourcing, ensuring procurement processes are efficient and aligned with business goals.