Strategic IT Procurement Manager

DFI Technology (Philippines); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DFI Retail Group is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across IT categories. You will manage cross‑border projects, develop sourcing strategies and ensure value through rigorous supplier evaluation and contract governance.

The role requires 5–10 years in IT procurement, strong English communication, and the ability to work with multi‑market teams. Experience with e‑Sourcing tools and data analytics is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years IT procurement experience.
• Strong English communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Cantonese/Mandarin preferred but not required.
• Degree or equivalent in Purchasing and Supply/Business or related discipline.
• Retail and multi-market experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in end-to-end procurement in a small team.
• Data capture/analysis and options generation with solution orientation.
• Proactive, self-motivated, well-organized and able to work under pressure.
• Achievement and goal orientation with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong Excel skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT procurement projects across Hong Kong, Singapore and other DF Countries.
• Create and implement procurement strategies.
• Review scope, specifications, SLAs and KPIs with stakeholders.
• Create sourcing documentation for RFI/RFx/E-Auction via the Dairy Farm system.
• Lead evaluation and clarification processes.
• Lead contract negotiations and analyze scores for business targets.
• Complete the DocuSign contract approval process.
• Analyze spend vs contractual commitments and identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and IT security requirements.
• Complete procurement governance and maintain saving trackers.
• Create and actively manage IT category plans.
• Handle IT domains: Infrastructure, Security, Data Engineering, SAP, Data Science and Analytics.

Skills

Procurement management

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Market research

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing and Supply/Business

Tools

Excel

e-Sourcing tool

Dairy Farm procurement system

SAP

DocuSign

Job description

DFI Retail Group is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across IT categories. You will manage cross‑border projects, develop sourcing strategies and ensure value through rigorous supplier evaluation and contract governance.

The role requires 5–10 years in IT procurement, strong English communication, and the ability to work with multi‑market teams. Experience with e‑Sourcing tools and data analytics is highly valued.