Senior Global Category Manager - Non-IT Procurement

Alorica Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Alorica Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Sr. Category Manager, Procurement to lead strategic and operational procurement for non-IT categories across APAC, INDIA, and EMEA.

In a global procurement model, you will translate global category strategies into regional execution, drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong negotiation, regional experience, and the ability to lead independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Category Manager experience in non-IT procurement.
• Strong sourcing and negotiation across diverse categories.
• Experience across multiple regions (APAC, INDIA, EMEA) in global/matrixed org.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead global non-IT category strategies for APAC, INDIA, and EMEA.
• Develop regional sourcing plans leveraging global scale.
• Drive spend analysis, RFx events, negotiations, and sourcing awards.
• Partner with regional business stakeholders across APAC and EMEA.
• Collaborate with global category leadership for governance and supplier strategy.
• Manage stakeholder expectations on cost, service levels, risks.
• Own supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations/renewals.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation aligned with targets.
• Apply total cost of ownership (TCO) and demand-management in sourcing decisions.
• Track and report savings per procurement standards.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies and regional regulations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain, contractual, and operational risks; support audits.

Skills

Senior Category Manager

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Regional exposure APAC/INDIA/EMEA

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent leadership

Job description

Alorica Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Sr. Category Manager, Procurement to lead strategic and operational procurement for non-IT categories across APAC, INDIA, and EMEA.

In a global procurement model, you will translate global category strategies into regional execution, drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong negotiation, regional experience, and the ability to lead independently in a dynamic environment.