Category Manager - Logistics

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines is seeking a Category Manager (Logistics) to lead the development and execution of category strategies across Transportation, Warehousing, Fleet, Freight, and 3PL/4PL services. This strategic role partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance to deliver sustainable value beyond cost savings.

The role requires leadership in strategic sourcing, supplier governance, risk management, and continuous improvement to ensure uninterrupted

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive procurement and category management experience.
• Experience with Transportation, Warehousing, Distribution, Freight, Fleet, and 3PL/4PL.
• Strong track record delivering cost savings, productivity improvements, and supplier performance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute logistics category strategies aligned with growth and service objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, RFPs, and negotiations.
• Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance to translate requirements into procurement strategies.
• Lead and develop procurement talent and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, Engineering, Economics, or related

Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, CLTD, PMP (advantageous)

Job description

At Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, we are driven by our purpose to Refresh the Philippines and Make a Difference – continuously leading the beverage industry with our Great People, Great Beverages, Great Execution, and Great Partners – Done Sustainably. As we continue to grow and shape the future, we are seeking passionate and innovative talents to join our team and make a difference with us.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous industry awards by the Top Employers Institute, HR Asia Awards, Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, HR Excellence Awards, and the Quill awards – and we are committed to continuously innovate, push boundaries, and create positive lasting impact to our people, customers, and the communities we proudly serve.

We are seeking for a Category Manager (Logistics) to join our Procurement Team.

Role Overview:

The Category Manager - Logistics is responsible for developing and executing category strategies across Transportation, Warehousing, Fleet, Freight, Distribution, and Logistics Services to enable business growth, improve customer service, drive productivity, and mitigate supply chain risks.

This role serves as a strategic business partner to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance teams by translating business requirements into sourcing and category strategies that deliver sustainable value beyond cost savings.

The Category Manager leads strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract governance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring uninterrupted logistics operations across the enterprise. Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution, leveraging market intelligence, analytics, and supplier innovation to improve service performance, optimize total cost of ownership, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Category Strategy & Value Delivery

• Develop and execute logistics category strategies aligned with business growth, customer service, and supply chain objectives.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, productivity improvements, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation opportunities across Transportation, Warehousing, Fleet, Freight, and 3PL/4PL categories.
• Lead key initiatives related to National Carrier and 3PL Strategy, Peak Season Capacity Management, and Logistics Sustainability and Decarbonization Programs to support long-term business objectives.

2. Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, RFP processes, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and implementation.
• Develop sourcing strategies that ensure capacity availability, competitive commercial terms, operational flexibility, and supply continuity.
• Optimize total cost of ownership while balancing service, risk, and business requirements.
• Establish strategic partnerships with logistics providers and carriers, driving performance through governance frameworks, scorecards, and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance against key business metrics, including cost, service, capacity, quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Proactively manage supplier, market, and operational risks to strengthen logistics resilience and business continuity.

4. Business Partnership & Analytics

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance teams, translating business requirements into actionable procurement and category strategies.
• Leverage analytics, market intelligence, and data-driven insights to support decision-making, influence stakeholders, and optimize logistics performance.
• Present strategic recommendations and category insights to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

5. People Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop procurement talent while fostering a high-performance, customer-focused, and continuous improvement culture.
• Drive capability building in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and innovation across the procurement organization.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, CLTD, PMP, or equivalent is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive procurement and category management experience, including substantial exposure to Logistics and Supply Chain categories.
• Demonstrated experience managing Transportation, Warehousing, Distribution, Freight, Fleet, and 3PL/4PL service providers.
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings, productivity improvements, service enhancements, and supplier performance outcomes.
• Experience managing complex sourcing events and high-value commercial negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management experience across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Experience working within a fast-paced FMCG, Consumer Goods, Beverage, Manufacturing, Retail, or Distribution environment.
• Experience leading regional, national, or multi-site sourcing initiatives is preferred.
• Experience supporting digital procurement, logistics transformation, or network optimization projects is highly desirable.

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