IT Category Manager - Procurement

We are seeking an experienced Procurement IT Category Manager to join us here in Denova as part of our exclusive talent pool!

We are looking for people who can work mid-shift or night shift, depending on client's request.

This role is open exclusively to candidates residing in the Philippines.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, implement and refine sourcing strategies for all IT-related categories in alignment with company objectives and technology roadmaps.

• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, supplier landscapes, innovations and risks or opportunities in IT procurement.

• Manage and optimise the IT supplier portfolio, balancing global and local vendors for competition and value.

• Lead end-to-end RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes, including requirement definition, stakeholder engagement, tendering, and supplier evaluation.

• Develop and apply criteria for assessing supplier capabilities, financial health, compliance, security, and alignment with organisational values.

• Negotiate complex contracts with suppliers to secure commercial terms, value-added services, innovation opportunities, and contract flexibility.

• Draft, review, and finalise IT contracts in collaboration with legal, risk, and business stakeholders.

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of IT contracts, including initiation, signature, renewals, amendments, and compliance audits.

• Identify and manage risks related to contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and service continuity.

• Build strong relationships with IT, security, finance, legal, and other business units to understand their needs and provide sourcing expertise.

• Support the adoption of new suppliers and sourcing initiatives through effective communication, training, and change management.

• Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs, driving continuous improvement and value for the organisation.

• Act as the escalation point for complex contractual or service issues and resolve disputes in a timely, commercially sound manner.

We’d love to get to know you!

This isn’t about filling a single role right now - it’s about building a connection with talented professionals like you. By applying today, you’ll join our exclusive pipeline and be pre-vetted for future IT Category Manager opportunities. Think of it as your ticket to being first in line when the perfect role opens up!

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline – mandatory 

• Extensive experience in IT category management, sourcing, or contract management in large international organisations – mandatory 

• Fluent in English (verbal and written) – mandatory 

• Strong knowledge of IT spend categories, including software licensing, cloud services, hardware, networking and managed services

• Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations for IT spend

• Solid understanding of contract law, intellectual property, data protection, and IT regulatory requirements.

• Proven ability to deliver cost savings through effective spend analysis, strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier management

• Strong innovation drive, project management and solutions design

• Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in procurement tools such as SAP Ariba / Coupa or similar