Procurement Category Manager
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About the Role
Keeta is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to own the full procurement lifecycle for marketing categories, including sourcing, negotiation, contract execution, and supplier management.
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Responsibilities
- Own the full procurement lifecycle for designated marketing category, including demand consolidation, sourcing, commercial negotiation, contract execution, and delivery management
- Lead supplier development, evaluation, KPI setting, and performance management
- Build long term, high quality supplier relationships while continuously optimizing the supplier base
- Monitor market dynamics and industry trends; track competitive landscapes and proactively adjust procurement strategies
- Build and refine category management frameworks; explore procurement models and processes that better serve evolving business needs
- Drive cost control and optimization through negotiation, contract management, and process improvement
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Sharp market instincts and business sensitivity
- Excellent coordination skills to align internal stakeholders and external partners
- Business level English proficiency (read, write, speak, listen) required
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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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Why Join Us
- 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.
Additional Information
- Familiarity with and practical application of AI tools is a plus.
- Arabic or Mandarin is a strong advantage.
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