Senior Category Manager, Professional Services & Travel

Hybrid-Ortigas, Pasig 

What is the Job all about?

As the Senior Category Manager for Professional Services & Travel, you will serve as a strategic Purchasing Business Partner for Group Functions and APAC Divisions, managing categories such as HR, Fleet, Travel, and Finance Services. Your role focuses on driving Value-Based Sourcing, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and fostering operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability within the supplier network.

Your main responsibilities:

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Own and manage Professional Services & Travel categories in APAC, including HR, Fleet, Travel, and Finance Services.


• Collaborate with Global Category Managers to align regional strategies with global objectives.


• Develop and execute category strategies that deliver business value beyond cost savings.


• Lead sourcing activities, negotiations, and contracting using Ariba for operational efficiency.


• Leverage data and market insights to optimize supplier portfolios and drive continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Supplier Partnering

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to influence sourcing strategies and future requirements.


• Act as a trusted Purchasing Business Partner for APAC, aligning procurement solutions with business needs while challenging existing approaches.


• Develop and implement supplier relationship management frameworks to drive collaboration and mutual success.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or related field.


• At least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably with exposure to two or more categories such as HR, Finance Services, Fleet, and Travel.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, preferably within an international matrix organization.


• Proven ability in analytical and strategic thinking.


• Demonstrated track record of delivering results through effective collaboration with stakeholders.


• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is an advantage.


• Travel Expectations: maximum of 10%


• Willingness to travel occasionally typically a few times per year within APAC to meet suppliers and stakeholders, and once annually to Europe for the Global Indirect Purchasing Pitstop.

What’s in it for you?  

Whether it’s developing skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values.

• Development opportunities in an international environment


• People and value-focused organization culture


• Social, team and sport events


• Training opportunities

Do you want to learn more?

If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.

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