Procurement Category Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full procurement lifecycle for your designated marketing category, including demand consolidation, sourcing, commercial negotiation, contract execution, and delivery management — with the ability to support cross-border and international procurement needs.
• Lead supplier development, evaluation, KPI-setting, and performance management; build long-term, high-quality supplier relationships while continuously optimizing the supplier base to ensure service quality and on-time delivery.
• Monitor market dynamics and industry trends; track competitive landscapes and proactively adjust procurement strategies and supplier resources in response to market shifts.
• Build and refine category management frameworks; explore procurement models and processes that better serve evolving business needs, and drive business growth through actionable recommendations.
• Drive cost control and optimization through negotiation, contract management, and process improvement to reduce procurement spend while increasing efficiency.

• Bachelor s degree or above; 5+ years of procurement experience, including 2+ years on the client/buyer side; prior experience in marketing-related procurement is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of internet industry procurement dynamics; ability to stay ahead of industry trends with solid business acumen, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement processes, commercial knowledge, and supplier management; hands-on negotiation experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• High professional integrity — honest, principled, and committed to ethical standards; able to handle pressure with patience and resilience.
• Sharp market instincts and business sensitivity; ability to accurately assess market demand and identify the right supplier resources.
• Excellent coordination skills to align internal stakeholders and external partners; demonstrated ability to resolve procurement challenges effectively.
• Business-level English proficiency (read, write, speak, listen) required.

• A collaborative, positive team culture built on mutual support and shared ambition.
• A learning-oriented procurement organization with well-established management practices and continuous development opportunities.
• Significant room for career growth in a rapidly expanding international business.
• Familiarity with and practical application of AI tools is a plus. Arabic or Mandarin is a strong advantage.