Assistant Manager - Civil Procurement

Michael Page; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Procurement Lead to drive the full procurement lifecycle for major civil construction and infrastructure projects. You will source contractors, lead tendering, negotiate, and administer contracts while coordinating with engineering, finance, legal, and project teams to ensure compliant procurement delivery.

The role requires strong governance knowledge, stakeholder management, and a track record in commercial management and value engineering across large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related discipline.
• Significant procurement, tendering, contract administration experience.
• Experience in construction/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of tendering processes, governance, and contract management.
• Experience negotiating with contractors and suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing to contract execution.
• Manage tender processes for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal and project teams to ensure compliant procurement.
• Prepare and issue tender documents and contractor communications.
• Conduct commercial evaluations, cost analysis and negotiations.
• Manage post-award contract administration and variations.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and contractual risks.
• Support budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Maintain supplier accreditation, governance controls and audits.
• Mentor procurement officers and buyers to drive process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cost control

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Procurement software

Job description

• Lead strategic tendering and procurement across key projects.


• Lead strategic sourcing, contracts, and supplier governance

About Our Client

Our client is a leading infrastructure and operations-focused organisation committed to operational excellence, governance, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Lead the full procurement lifecycle, including contractor sourcing, prequalification, tender preparation, bid evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation, and contract execution.


• Manage tender processes for civil construction, maintenance, repair, consultancy, and infrastructure projects.


• Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, operations, and project teams to ensure timely and compliant procurement delivery.


• Prepare, issue, and administer tender documentation, bid clarifications, and contractor communications.


• Conduct commercial evaluations, cost analysis, negotiations, and value engineering initiatives to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.


• Manage post-award contract administration, including variations, claims, payment applications, guarantees, and contractor performance monitoring.


• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement, contractual, and commercial risks.


• Support budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting activities related to assigned projects.


• Maintain supplier accreditation, compliance monitoring, governance controls, and audit readiness.


• Mentor Procurement Officers and Buyers while driving procurement process improvements and best practices.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate

Non-Negotiables

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.


• Significant experience in procurement, tendering, contract administration, and commercial management.


• Experience managing construction, infrastructure, engineering, maintenance, or capital projects.


• Strong knowledge of competitive tendering processes, procurement governance, and contract management principles.


• Demonstrated experience negotiating with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.


• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving abilities.


• Experience ensuring compliance with procurement policies, delegated authorities, and governance frameworks.

Good-to-Haves

• Experience within ports, logistics, transportation, infrastructure, utilities, industrial, or engineering environments.


• Familiarity with contract forms such as FIDIC or other engineering and construction frameworks.


• Exposure to ERP or procurement platforms such as Oracle.


• Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent).


• Experience in supplier audits, governance reviews, and risk management programmes.


• Knowledge of cost control, claims management, and commercial reporting.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-value procurement and tendering activities across strategic projects.


• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure, construction, and operational initiatives.


• Broad stakeholder engagement with senior business leaders and project teams.


• Leadership and career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.


• Involvement in commercial strategy, supplier management, and governance frameworks.


• Collaborative, high-performing, and professional work environment.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunity to drive procurement excellence, cost efficiencies, and business value creation.


• Stable organisation with long-term career growth opportunities.