Procurement Manager

Job Type: Full Time (Direct Hire)

Work Location: Cebu (on-site)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday regular dayshift

Salary: 65-70,000/max month

Essential Functions:

-Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals

-Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms

-Ensure strict compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls

-Review purchase requests and approve purchase orders based on budget and necessity

-Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vender relationships

-Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing options

-Manage contracts, renewals, and supplier agreements

-Coordinate with operations, finance, and other departments to forecast procurement needs

-Ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve supply issues proactively

-Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and performance metrics for management

Key KPIs

-Cost savings achieved through negotiations and strategic sourcing

-On-time delivery rate of procured goods and services

-Supplier performance and compliance rating

-Purchase order cycle time

-Inventory management efficiency

-Development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

-Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement or supply chain management with managerial role

-Strong skills in negotiation, contract management, and vendor evaluation

-In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies and inventory control

-Proficient in procurement systems and data analysis tools

Key Qualities and Competencies

-Firm and ethical in enforcing policies and standards

-Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs

-Analytical and data-driven in decision-making

-Resourceful and solution-oriented under constraints

-High level of integrity and accountability