Specialist, Category Management (IT & Professional Services)

We’re currently looking for a Specialist, Category Management (IT & Professional Services) (APAC) to join our regional team (KL office based). The Specialist, Category Management (IT & Professional Services) (APAC), is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT and Professional Services procurement within the region. This role involves aligning with and contributing to global procurement initiatives led by the Central Procurement team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Category Management (IT & Professional Services) (APAC), the Specialist will collaborate with stakeholders and procurement leaders across Foodpanda's operating countries to drive procurement strategies.

Reponsibilities: 

• Develop strategic approaches to identify cost and productivity improvement opportunities in procuring hardware, software, SaaS, IT services, telecommunications, recruitment, external workforce, insurance, consulting, and other professional services across the region.
• Participate in procurement projects and technical meetings focused on data privacy, IT/cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management.
• Assist on the management of the end-to-end insurance procurement process, from initial assessment to policy implementation and renewal
• Keep track of all insurance policies and renewal for all 11 APAC markets
• Conduct market research and vendor evaluations to identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and negotiate favorable terms and pricing
• Implement regional category management aligned with global strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging market best practices.
• Develop and implement outsourcing frameworks and practices to optimize procurement operations across all markets.
• Coordinate and manage tasks within the procurement team, ensuring alignment with both the Global Category team and local procurement teams.
• Take on category management responsibilities, including developing a balanced supplier base, fostering strong business relationships, and driving supplier performance through appropriate metrics and scorecards.
• Oversee the contracting process, including administration, archiving, and post-execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with all APAC procurement policies and procedures.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across all procurement processes.

• A minimum of two years' experience as a procurement professional, with a focus on IT, professional services, and insurance commodities, is required
• Track record of successful project management with excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Experienced in regional supplier management, contract management, and strategic sourcing
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of SAP Ariba
• Willingness and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing and high-growth environment.

“To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!” - that’s our mission at foodpanda (small ‘f’).

foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores — foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!

If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. foodpanda comprises of people from more than 60 nationalities, and we believe in winning through diversity.
foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

What we offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!

foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group (“DH Group”) - the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.