Manager, Category Management

Globe Telecom, Inc.; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GCash is seeking an IT Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Lead to drive end-to-end procurement for Technology categories including SaaS, hardware, and cloud services. You will conduct market research, cost modeling, and vendor consolidation to maximize value and efficiency.

Collaborate with CTOs, IT Directors, and Finance to align procurement strategies with technical architecture and corporate goals, lead high-impact negotiations, and ensure vendor performance and data security in a

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Overall Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in strategic procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Tech Category Expertise: At least 2 years managing and negotiating technology commodities (Software/SaaS, Hardware, Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement cycles for Technology categories, including SaaS/Enterprise Software licenses, Hardware/Infrastructure, and Cloud Managed Services.
• Manage relationships with local and international technology vendors, ensuring SLA/KPI compliance and risk management.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations covering pricing models, licensing metrics, SLAs, MSAs, and data privacy terms.
• Partner with internal tech leads, CTOs, IT Directors, and Finance to align procurement with architecture and goals; present complex data for leadership decisions.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Negotiations

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Job description

Do you want to take the first step in making Filipinos’ lives better everyday? Here in GCash we want to stay at the forefront of the FinTech industry by creating innovative, meaningful, and convenient financial solutions for the nation! G ka ba? You will be responsible for the following:

• 1. IT Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Lead end-to-end procurement cycles for Technology categories, including SaaS/Enterprise Software licenses, Hardware/Infrastructure, and Cloud Managed Services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Conduct market research, cost modeling, and spend analysis to identify cost-optimization, vendor consolidation, and efficiency opportunities. Design, execute, and evaluate complex RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for high-value technical requirements.
• 2. Vendor Management & Governance Manage relationships with both local and international technology vendors, holding suppliers accountable to SLAs, KPIs, and delivery timelines. Monitor vendor performance, conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and manage vendor risk, compliance, and data security requirements alongside internal legal and IT security teams.
• 3. Complex Negotiations & Contracting Lead high-stakes negotiations covering pricing models, licensing metrics, service level agreements (SLAs), master service agreements (MSAs), and data privacy terms. Drive maximum commercial value while mitigating financial, technical, and operational risks.
• 4. Executive & Stakeholder Engagement Partner closely with internal tech leads, CTOs, IT Directors, and Finance to align procurement strategies with technical architecture and corporate goals.- Synthesize complex technical and commercial data into concise, strategic presentations for executive leadership and top management decision-making.

We are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Overall Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Tech Category Expertise: At least 2 years of dedicated experience managing and negotiating technology commodities (Software/SaaS, Hardware, and Cloud Services).

What We Offer Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 81M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; purchase from over 6M partner merchants and social sellers; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; pay bills at over 1,800 partner billers nationwide; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and investments, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones.

GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.) since 2015. Mynt, Inc. is the parent company of GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance superapp, advancing financial inclusion through ‘Finance for All’. G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI) is the payments company for GCash. GXI is a BSP-licensed e-money issuer responsible for the digital payments and electronic money activities in the GCash app. Fuse Financing, Inc. is the financing company for GCash. Fuse provides eligible users with access to fair and digitally-enabled credit products and solutions. Ryse, Inc. broadens access to investments that are easy to use and understand, supporting wealth-building for Filipinos at different stages of their financial journey. BlockG Virtual Assets, Inc. supports responsible participation in digital assets, helping build trust and long-term confidence in the continuously evolving digital landscape.