About the role
Procurement Manager - IT Software
Cathay Pacific
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Procurement and Aircraft Trading Department
Permanent
Hong Kong SAR (China)
Application deadline: 24 Sep 2026 Role Introduction
Reports to: Head of Procurement Technology & Professional Services
Shape Cathay’s approach to IT software procurement by defining and executing category, sourcing and commercial strategies that deliver value, quality, reliability and service. You will lead software acquisition for the airline in line with established procurement rules, using global, regional and local market intelligence to identify change, manage risk and capture opportunity.
Working closely with IT, business and outport stakeholders, you will challenge specifications, manage demand and build productive relationships with influential software suppliers. Your remit spans supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, performance management, compliance, and improvements to the procurement operating model, including greater use of cross-category support for tenders and Statements of Work.
Leading a team of Assistant Managers, you will combine commercial judgement with coaching and decisive stakeholder engagement. Your work will help Cathay secure software responsibly, uphold high ethical and compliance standards, and support the technology needs that move our business and customers forward. Key Responsibilities
Define and implement sourcing, procurement and commercial strategies relating to IT Software
Conduct global, regional, and local market analysis to identify emerging trends that may have positive or negative impacts on the company, and develop new strategies to effectively leverage or mitigate these
Develop and manage relationships with key software suppliers and other organisations that have influence on the market direction
Define the strategy to restructure the current procurement operating model to enable maximum leverage and utilization of the cross category team in all transactional and commodity purchasing activities (e.g. tender events, reviewing Statements of Work), and engage with BU stakeholders (IT and Business, including Outport teams) to drive further…
