Sr. Category Manager, 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

Sr. Category Manager, Procurement

Company : Alorica Inc.

Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Sr. Category Manager, Procurement

Description

Role Purpose

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for leading strategic and operational procurement activities for assigned non‑IT categories across APAC, INDIA, and EMEA. Operating within a global procurement model, this role translates global category strategies into effective regional execution while driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

The specific commodity assignment will be determined based on evolving business priorities and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Regional Execution

• Lead the execution of global non‑IT category strategies for APAC, INDIA, and EMEA, ensuring alignment with regional business requirements.
• Develop regional sourcing plans that leverage global scale while addressing local market dynamics, regulations, and demand.
• Drive sourcing activities including spend analysis, RFx events, negotiations, and recommendation of sourcing awards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary procurement partner for regional business stakeholders across APAC and EMEA.
• Collaborate closely with global category leadership to ensure consistency in approach, governance, and supplier strategy.
• Manage stakeholder expectations related to cost, service levels, delivery timelines, and risk.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Own supplier relationship management for regional suppliers within the assigned category scope.
• Lead contract negotiations and renewals in collaboration with Legal and relevant control functions.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Value Delivery & Financial Impact

• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and value‑creation initiatives aligned with procurement and finance targets.
• Apply total cost of ownership (TCO) and demand‑management principles to sourcing decisions.
• Track and report savings and performance metrics in accordance with global procurement standards.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with global procurement policies, internal controls, and regional regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain, contractual, and operational risks specific to APAC, INDIA, and EMEA markets.
• Support audit requirements and governance reviews as needed.

Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Category Manager or equivalent within non‑IT procurement.
• Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills across complex or diverse categories.
• Experience working across multiple regions, preferably APAC, INDIA, and EMEA, in a global or matrixed organization.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to onboard quickly to new commodities and lead independently in a dynamic environment.

Success Measures

• Achievement of regional and global cost‑saving targets
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
• Improved supplier performance and risk management outcomes
• Consistent alignment with global procurement strategy and governance