Remote Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Manila Recruitment; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Recruitment is seeking a Category Manager for the Philippines operations in the food service procurement sector. You will lead local category sourcing, supplier negotiations, and regional procurement initiatives to deliver cost savings and reliable supply.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, onboarding suppliers, managing contracts, and collaborating with regional teams to forecast demand, monitor market trends, and ensure compliance across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships for assigned local categories in the Philippines.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and support regional procurement objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, source, and onboard new suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations, tender processes, pricing reviews, and contract renewals.
• Negotiate, execute, and manage supplier contracts while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and manage supplier performance against requirements.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Procurement experience (5+ years)

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiations

Contract management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Finance

Job description

Manila Recruitment is seeking a Category Manager for the Philippines operations in the food service procurement sector. You will lead local category sourcing, supplier negotiations, and regional procurement initiatives to deliver cost savings and reliable supply.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, onboarding suppliers, managing contracts, and collaborating with regional teams to forecast demand, monitor market trends, and ensure compliance across the supply chain.