Procurement Officer

We are looking for a Procurement Officer who will be primarily responsible for:

• Sourcing vendors/service providers to render outsourcing services for the bank
• Cost negotiation
• Document processing
• Service implementation
• Monitoring and process improvement/development

The Responsibilities we will trust you with:

A. Operational Functions

1. Negotiations / Sourcing

• Negotiates for the best price without sacrificing the quality of service.
• Continuous sourcing of vendors for future requirements of the Bank.

2. Document Processing

• Receives and evaluates requests, business requirements, and business cases, and checks for completeness and correctness of details.
• Prepares Requests for Proposal (RFPs) based on the Business Unit's Service Level Requirements and sends them to prospective service providers.
• Reviews proposals received from service providers and tabulates them based on selection criteria.
• Prepares necessary documents for approvals (Purchase Approval Form / Request for Approval on Commercial Terms).
• Issues notification memos to winning and non-winning bidders, suppliers, or service providers.

3. Service Implementation

• Monitors awarded services to ensure alignment with Service Level Requirements.
• Ensures procurement activities align with the organization's overall strategy and goals.

4. Process Improvement / Development

• Explores better and more reliable service providers who can provide products and services for the Bank.
• Conducts research on the latest market developments that may be utilized by the Bank.
• Explores possible automation of existing processes that would be beneficial for the Bank.

B. Customer Service

• Assists Business Units with specifications of requested services.
• Suggests ideas and guides Business Units on project requirements and details.
• Ensures services are properly implemented by the chosen provider.

C. Administrative Functions

• Prepares reports as needed.
• Performs ad hoc responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

The Qualifications you should have:

Education

• Graduate of any four-year course.

Work Experience

• Procurement-related function / Outsourcing Services.

Skills

1. Problem-solving and decision-making skills
2. Communication skills
3. Organizational skills
4. Negotiation skills
5. Presentation skills

Candidate must be willing to be assigned in Makati/Ortigas.