Procurement Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Specialist, Procurement

REPORTS TO:Procurement Manager (HQ)

LOCATION:Ortigas Center

EMPLOYMENT:Full time and On-site

Role Summary:

The Procurement Specialistis responsible with the companys end-to-end procurement and vendor lifecycle and drives cost optimization. Further, the incumbentestablishes strong supplier partnerships, negotiates favorable terms, and mitigates risks to support the company's operational and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor Management
  • Conducts and leads regular vendor review and audit including vendor / supplier partner performance
  • Builds strategic relationships, especially with critical suppliers, and develops a pipeline of vendors / suppliers.
  • Partners with the Procurement Manager in designing, developing and establishing the companys procurement policies, controls, and supplier audit practices.
  • Leads vendor / supplier selection process, accreditation / onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding process (termination).
• Contract Management and Negotiation
  • Leads negotiations to secure the best terms, service levels, and costs from suppliers.
  • Collaborates and partners with the Legal, Finance, and the requesting department in reviewing and managing the contracts to ensure clarity, compliance, and enforceability.
• Department Operations
  • Implements procurement activities ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Collaborates and partners with the different departments for planning and execution of the companys procurement strategy and operational delivery.
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Risk and Compliance
  • Identifies risks and creates mitigation strategies.
  • Adheres and complies with legal, regulatory, and internal controls and standards to reduce corruption related risks and other possible internal and external financial losses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 7+ years of experience inSupply Chain Management with at least 5 years specialization in Procurement and Vendor Management ideally in FMCG, fintech, digital lending, or fast-paced digital industries
• Tech-savvy and able to liaise with vendors across biometrics, anti-fraud, cybersecurity, and credit scoring fields.
• Fluent in English for daily business communication, negotiation and document review. Strong cost awareness, negotiation ability and risk control awareness.
• Experience in negotiating and managing large scale contracts and portfolio

Skills:

• Strong understanding and expertise in vendor management or procurement cycle
• High integrity and commitment to compliance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical andnegotiation skills, financial acumen, and data-driven mindset
• Responsible, detail-oriented, able to handle urgent and multi-task procurement demands.
• Experience in dealing with different nationalities and working in cross-functional teams