Global Category Manager - IT

About the role

Asahi is looking for a Global Category Manager - IT to lead a global IT procurement portfolio, reporting to the Global Category Director - Professional Services and IT. The role partners with CIOs, IT leaders and regional procurement teams to optimise technology investment and supplier value.

Key responsibilities

• Shape IT procurement vision, goals and category strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, telecommunications, networks, hardware and professional services, and connect regional buyers across Asia, Australia and Europe.
• Develop and implement global IT category strategies across regions.
• Lead sourcing and negotiations for strategic global IT contracts.
• Partner with CIOs, IT leaders, business stakeholders and regional buyers.
• Optimise IT costs, identify synergies and strengthen vendor governance.
• Build an IT procurement community and engage strategic global suppliers.

Required profile

• Strategic IT procurement leader with multinational experience, strong commercial judgement and the ability to influence CIOs, business stakeholders and global technology suppliers.
• 7+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years in procurement.
• Experience developing IT category strategies in a multinational environment.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, telecoms or IT services.
• Advanced strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong stakeholder, governance, risk management and analytical capability.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards and experience.
• Health, life and dental insurance.
• Career growth and continuous professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements.