Procurement Manager (IT Category)

Role Overview

The Procurement Manager plays a strategic leadership role in managing assigned procurement categories, with a strong focus on IT procurement within a fast-paced, multi-site operating environment typical of F&B, restaurant, or retail organizations.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, driving value through effective sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, and team leadership. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors, the Procurement Manager ensures sustainable supply capacity from a curated pool of Market Best-in-Class (MBIC) suppliers, while delivering cost efficiency, supply reliability, and long-term value for the business.

The role also leads and develops a procurement team, ensuring strong execution, governance, and alignment with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Category & Strategic Sourcing Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, with primary focus on IT procurement (e.g., hardware, software, IT services, systems, and related technologies).
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Partner with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Operations, and other functions to understand demand and translate requirements into sourcing solutions.

Supply & Risk Management

• Analyze supply and demand trends, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure sustainable capacity and continuity of supply.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and plant/site visits to validate capabilities, compliance, and scalability.
• Proactively manage supply risks common to high-growth, multi-location environments.

Supplier Management

• Oversee the full supplier lifecycle—from accreditation and contracting to performance management and termination.
• Establish clear performance metrics, conduct regular reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Build long-term, strategic partnerships with MBIC vendors to support innovation and growth.

Cost & Value Management

• Perform cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives through negotiation, contract management, and market intelligence.
• Balance cost efficiency with service quality, speed, and scalability.

Stakeholder & Customer Relationship Management

• Manage complex requirements and orders, providing strategic insights and solutions to internal customers.
• Gather feedback, recommend process or sourcing improvements, and ensure procurement outcomes align with business needs.

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Set clear goals, monitor performance, and build capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Promote strong governance, compliance, and best practices across the team.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or any Business-related course.
• Minimum of five (5) years of strategic, end-to-end procurement experience.
• Proven people management experience (currently or previously leading a procurement team).
• Must have handled or be currently handling IT procurement categories.
• Experience from F&B, restaurant, retail, or similarly fast-paced consumer-driven industries is highly preferred.
• Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.
• Strong competency in: