Category Manager Digital And Technology

Cebu Pacific Air; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel for family

Healthcare coverage

Leadership development

Learning programs

Job summary

Cebu Pacific Air is seeking a Category Manager in Strategic Procurement to develop and execute sub-category strategies, drive sourcing, and optimize total cost of ownership. You will manage supplier relationships, contracts, and risk while aligning procurement with business objectives.

You will lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and negotiations, supported by spend analytics and dashboards. This role focuses on improving efficiency and delivering value across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or related operational experience.
• At least 1 year in a managerial or leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong category management and market analysis expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead multiple sourcing projects and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end sub-category strategies and drive sourcing activities.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts lifecycle and risk.
• Leverage spend and market analytics to optimize cost and performance.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Coordinate onboarding and ensure documentation and compliance.
• Drive supplier performance through reviews with CoE and business units.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and governance.

Skills

Category management

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collab

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Procurement

Business Administration

Supply Chain

Economics

IT

Job description

Job Description:

Department

Strategic Procurement

Employee Type

Regular

At Cebu Pacific , every role matters in delivering exceptional experiences for our passengers and employees. Our support teams, including administrative professionals, play a critical part in ensuring smooth operations and enabling the success of our teams across the organization. From managing key processes to coordinating with different functions , our administrative roles go beyond traditional support—they help build the foundation for innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.

Bring your business support expertise to the team and be a moment maker in the ever-evolving aviation industry as a Category Manager under Strategic Procurement Department. Visit our careers site to learn more about how your moment matters at Cebu Pacific: Cebu Pacific Careers Site

The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing end-to-end sub-category strategies and delivering procurement value. This role drives sourcing activities, manages supplier relationships and contract lifecycle, and leverages spend and market analytics to optimize cost, performance, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze spend data, demand patterns, and supplier markets to support category strategy development.
• Conduct market and cost analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Develop forecasts, dashboards, and analytical reports to support sourcing and contracting decisions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, gather feedback, and align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Design and lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx processes, supplier evaluation, and negotiations.
• Develop competitive sourcing strategies and present recommendations to senior leadership with clear commercial rationale.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including contract drafting, renewals, amendments, and risk escalation when necessary.
• Support supplier onboarding and coordinate documentation, compliance checks, and system setup.
• Drive supplier performance management through regular reviews and collaboration with CoE and business units.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and internal processes.
• Facilitate effective communication and information flow between suppliers, operations teams, and procurement CoE.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency and value delivery.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, finance, or related operational roles.
• At least 1 year of experience in a managerial or leadership capacity
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, IT, or related field
• Strong category management and market analysis expertise.
• Strategic thinking with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Why Join Us:

• We are the first Great Place to Work ® certified airline in Southeast Asia.
• We have been recognized as Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn for two consecutive years.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in developing and nurturing the talents that drive our success.
• Accelerate your career with access to extensive learning programs and leadership development initiatives, all under Ceb U, our corporate university.
• Enjoy unique employee perks such as free travel for you and your family. Expanded coverage to common law partners and same sex partners!
• Be assured of comprehensive healthcare coverage upon hire.

Note: This position is for an Individual Contributor and will be based in Pasay City, Metro Manila but currently follows a hybrid workplace flexibility arrangement.

Your moment matters. Be a Moment Maker!

Experience Range Range (Years)

4 - 10 years