Procurement Cluster Category Manager - Services

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 7,495,000 - 11,243,000; Full time

Job summary

JTI is seeking a Procurement Cluster Category Manager for Services in North America to drive indirect procurement strategies across General & Professional services and IT, aligning global objectives with local market needs. You will lead a 3-person category team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver value.

You will develop innovative sourcing approaches, manage SRM, and push cost optimization while ensuring KPI targets and cross-country synergies. Travel a few times per year.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years experience in indirect procurement in a multinational FMCG setting.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies and lead category initiatives.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and cross-functional projects.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management.
• Global/local market alignment and cost optimization focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive cluster-specific procurement strategies for the Services category.
• Lead a Category team and develop member capabilities.
• Define and execute supplier relationship management and SRM improvements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, facilities, finance for procurement needs.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Category management

Supplier relationship management

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Procurement Cluster Category Manager - Services

We are seeking an outcome-oriented, strategic-thinking Cluster Category Manager to oversee the SERVICES Category in the North America Cluster. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing innovative sourcing strategies, leading impactful projects, and contributing to business growth.

Your Role and Purpose

As Procurement Cluster Category Manager, you will oversee indirect procurement initiatives for the Services Category (General & Professional services, IT), ensuring that sourcing strategies are aligned with global objectives while being tailored to meet the unique requirements of local markets. Working closely with internal business stakeholders, together with your team, you will identify innovative solutions, cost optimization opportunities, and synergies across the countries within the cluster, continuously striving for improved efficiency and stronger supplier relationships.

What Will You Do

• Drive implementation of cluster specific strategies and contribute to global strategy development
• Ensure the sourcing plan is defined as per Global strategy guidelines and develop Cluster-specific ones if relevant
• Identify initiatives & synergies within Cluster for the Services Category
• Accountability for the Category SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and drive the optimization of the supplier base
• Drive Category innovations & market intelligence
• Lead the Category team (3 members), ensuring a balanced workload, and supporting their development and growth for future opportunities
• Ensure targets achievement (specific KPIs), lead cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in financial planning and ensure the team delivers expected benefits/value within their perimeter of action
• Make decisions, identify and apply efficiencies

What We're Looking For The 3 Cs:

Collaboration:

• By working closely with diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure execution of procurement strategies and foster cross-functional understanding
• By open communication, building trust, and fostering strong relationships
• By sharing best practices and insights to leverage market knowledge and drive innovative solutions

Commitment:

• To achieve business objectives by ensuring that procurement strategies are aligned with and support the broader goals
• To inspire the team and continuously foster one team culture
• To set and uphold high standards for oneself and others, ensuring that each task is completed with excellence
• To demonstrate strategic thinking and ability to challenge the status quo

Career background:

• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in indirect procurement in a similar environment in a multinational company - ideally within global FMCG organizations
• Strong experience in managing sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and applying category management principles both directly and in a supervisory capacity
• People management experience

What else is required for the role

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business or related field
• Business, finance and supplier contracts acumen
• Experience working with HR, IT, facilities management, internal communications, finance departments for their procurement needs is considered an asset
• Ability to work under limited supervision, exercise independent judgment and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong command of English language is essential. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally a few times a year

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high performing North American Indirect Procurement team, where collaboration, mutual support, and a sense of humor are at the core of everything we do. You will never walk alone in the North American Cluster - instead, you will be empowered to lead strategic initiatives, work in a dynamic region, and thrive within a global organization.

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals who can bring unique perspectives and experiences to our team.

Are you ready to join us Build your success story at JTI.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.