Assistant Manager Procurement

The Medical City; Iloilo City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical City Iloilo is seeking an Assistant Manager – Procurement to lead day-to-day procurement, ensuring timely sourcing of supplies, equipment, and services.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, ensure compliance, and develop the procurement team while aligning with hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience with leadership roles.
• Healthcare/regulated environment experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing controls.
• Skilled in cost analysis, contract and vendor management, and procurement documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and service excellence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement operations and sourcing of supplies and services.
• Manage supplier relationships; negotiate terms and evaluate performance.
• Drive cost efficiency through process improvements without compromising care.
• Ensure compliance with policies, budgets, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with departments to validate requirements and prioritize requests.
• Monitor procurement metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory and supply continuity to minimize stock-outs.
• Lead and develop the procurement team with coaching and accountability.
• Prepare reports and recommendations on spend, suppliers, and trends.

Skills

Procurement processes

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Purchasing controls

Cost analysis

Contract management

Vendor management

Procurement documentation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Integrity & accountability

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is more than purchasing. As an Assistant Manager – Procurement at The Medical City Iloilo, you will play a key role in ensuring that the hospital has the right supplies, equipment, and services available at the right time, quality, and cost.

You will work closely with internal departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to manage procurement activities, strengthen supplier partnerships, support cost efficiency, and ensure that purchasing processes are aligned with hospital standards, policies, and operational requirements.

This is for someone who is strategic, detail-oriented, results-driven, and confident in managing people, suppliers, and competing priorities—while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

What You’ll Actually Do

Lead procurement operations: Oversee day-to-day procurement activities and ensure timely sourcing and purchasing of supplies, equipment, services, and other organizational requirements.

Manage supplier relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, evaluate supplier performance, and ensure consistent quality and service delivery.

Drive cost efficiency: Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and better procurement strategies without compromising quality, patient care, or operational requirements.

Ensure compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approved procedures, budgetary controls, and applicable standards and regulations.

Coordinate with stakeholders: Work closely with different departments to understand requirements, validate specifications, prioritize requests, and ensure timely fulfillment of procurement needs.

Monitor procurement performance: Track purchase requests, purchase orders, delivery timelines, supplier performance, and other procurement metrics to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.

Support inventory and supply continuity: Collaborate with relevant teams to help maintain adequate supply levels and minimize risks of stock-outs, delays, and unnecessary purchases.

Lead and develop the team: Provide guidance, coaching, and support to procurement team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Prepare reports and recommendations: Analyze procurement data, spending patterns, supplier performance, and purchasing trends and provide recommendations to management.

Who You Are

• A graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferably with at least 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related functions, with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience in healthcare, hospital, pharmaceutical, medical supplies, or other highly regulated environments is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and purchasing controls.
• Skilled in cost analysis, contract and vendor management, and procurement documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to service excellence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and preferably experienced with ERP, purchasing, or procurement systems.

Why Join Us?

Join The Medical City Iloilo and be part of a team that supports clinical excellence by ensuring that our healthcare professionals have the resources they need to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

As an Assistant Manager – Procurement, your work goes beyond purchasing—you help strengthen operational efficiency, build strategic supplier partnerships, manage resources responsibly, and contribute to the hospital's long-term sustainability.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, lead with purpose, drive meaningful improvements, and make an impact behind every patient care journey, we want to hear from you.