Strategic IT Procurement Manager

DFI Technology (Philippines); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DFI Retail Group is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement across IT categories, coordinating with regional stakeholders and driving value through well‑defined sourcing strategies.

You will manage RFI/RFx processes, contract negotiations, spend analysis, and governance while ensuring compliance with IT security and regulatory requirements. Strong English communication and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Purchasing and Supply/Business or related discipline.
• 5–10 years IT procurement experience.
• Excellent English, strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin preferred but not required.
• Experience in retail and multi-market environments is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a small team and manage multiple projects.
• Strong data capture and analysis skills; able to generate options.
• Proficient in Excel and data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT procurement projects with stakeholders across regions and DF Countries.
• Create and implement procurement strategies.
• Review scope, specifications, service levels, and KPI requirements.
• Create sourcing documentation (RFI, RFx, E‑Auction) using the procurement system.
• Lead evaluation, clarification and contract negotiation processes.
• Complete the DocuSign contract approval process.
• Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities and non‑compliance.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, IT security and cyber requirements.
• Complete internal procurement governance and spend approvals.
• Create and actively manage IT category plans.
• Maintain integrity of infrastructure, security, data engineering, and analytics categories.

Skills

English communication

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel skills

Cantonese

Mandarin

Proactive

Education

Purchasing & Supply/Business degree

Tools

DocuSign

e-Sourcing tool

Procurement system

Dairy Farm procurement system

Job description

DFI Retail Group is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement across IT categories, coordinating with regional stakeholders and driving value through well‑defined sourcing strategies.

You will manage RFI/RFx processes, contract negotiations, spend analysis, and governance while ensuring compliance with IT security and regulatory requirements. Strong English communication and data analysis skills are essential.