
Category Specialist
- Taguig City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintaining accurate product/service classification and taxonomy (e.g., IMPA codes).
- Ensuring data quality and compliance with classification standards.
- Collaborating with strategy and procurement to align classification with business needs.
- Analyzing market trends, pricing, supply risks, and geographic opportunities.
- Supporting procurement systems with accurate category data.
- Assisting in supplier and product data updates.
- Identifying gaps or inconsistencies in classification data.
- Training internal stakeholders on classification standards.
- Supporting category reporting requirements.
- Participating in category improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Management, or related field.
- Knowledge of industry classification systems (e.g., UNSPSC, IMPA codes) is an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years total work experience in procurement operations, data management, or category support.
- At least 2 years in a data or classification-focused role.
- Experience in data quality assurance and taxonomy maintenance.
- Data integrity and classification management.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to interpret and apply classification standards.
- Collaboration and communication skills.
- Basic market and supplier data analysis
- Competitive Salary and Bonus: We reward your expertise and contributions.
- Inclusive Onboarding Experience: Our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success right from day one.
- Marcura Wellness Zone: We value your work-life balance and well-being.
- Global Opportunities: Be part of an ambitious, expanding company with a local touch.
- Diverse, Supportive Work Culture: We're committed to inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all team members.