Assistant Procurement Manager

SM Retail; Pasay; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Retail in Pasay, Metro Manila seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager - Contracts Management to lead end-to-end contract negotiations and ensure compliance with company standards. You will develop strategies to maximize value, review contracts, and maintain secure contract records.

You will collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive procurement process improvements in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Contract Management.
• Experience handling vendor negotiations and service agreements.
• Retail or related industry experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract management and negotiation activities for procurement requirements.
• Develop negotiation strategies that maximize value while minimizing business risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and operations.
• Review and ensure accuracy of contracts, agreements, and supporting documents.
• Maintain organized and secure contract databases and documentation.
• Drive procurement process improvements and ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management / Supply Chain

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Procurement Manager - Contracts Management

Are you a strategic negotiator with a strong background in procurement and contract management? Join one of the country's leading retail organizations and play a key role in driving impactful partnerships and business decisions.

We are looking for a Assistant Procurement Manager - Contracts Management who will lead contract negotiations, ensure compliance with company standards, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end contract management and negotiation activities for procurement requirements
• Develop negotiation strategies that maximize value while minimizing business risks
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and operations
• Review and ensure accuracy of contracts, agreements, and supporting documents
• Maintain organized and secure contract databases and documentation
• Drive procurement process improvements and ensure compliance with company standards

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or any related field
• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Contract Management
• Experience handling vendor negotiations and service agreements
• Background in retail or a related industry is an advantage
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment
• Work with industry leaders and cross-functional teams
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic procurement initiatives
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities