## Associate-Procurement Growth and ExpansionApplylocations: EDC Rockwell Business Center Tower 3time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR00004542## Unleash your energy within! Be a part of the EDC Team!## **Key Responsibilities:*** Implements Demand Planning and Management Process by identifying opportunities for best value transactions, switching to lower cost alternatives and minimizing change orders.* Reviews and validates recommended commodity specifications, statement of work, performance terms, acceptance criteria and budget availability* Implements negotiating strategies for purchase of materials/equipment and services not covered by Supply Agreements/Service Providers’ Agreements.* Secure and analyze bid quotations, make recommendations and endorsements to the Proponent for Technical Evaluation.* Prepares, issues, approves and endorses for approval Purchase Orders and contracts within spend threshold.* Monitors delivery of materials/equipment and services and ensures proper documentation.* Coordinates with concerned parties on the resolution of issues related to undelivered PO’s, PO with no exact delivery date, indent deliveries, unserved Purchase Orders, short shipments, non-TAR trade receivables, settlement of rejection items, among others* Collaborates with the Legal Department on contract’s terms and conditions, performance standards, warranties, performance bonds and maintenance requirements and negotiates contracting terms with suppliers/vendors.* Monitors and assesses supplier/vendor performance, recommends and implements measures on supplier’s discipline and provides inputs to the Contract Management team.* Assists in resolving issues related to implementation of agreements/contracts and coordinates with Contract Management, Category Managers and other concerned stakeholders.* Utilizes the vendor base and ensures the use of contracts or service agreement for all transactions.* Utilizes vendor/service providers’ agreements to increase savings and future negotiating ability.* Collaborates with Category Managers in the identification of opportunities for leveraging for local, international and enterprise-wide sourcing opportunities.* Establishes and maintains good business relations with Local and International vendors/service providers.* Collaborates with internal stakeholders and proponents towards the achievement of the service level agreements and monitors compliance through KPI’s.* Continuous review and improvement on the processes to reduce cycle time and improve customer satisfaction.* Facilitates performance review of vendors and provide input to Category Managers and Contracts Management on vendor performance and performance issues.* Practices recommended behaviors that adhere to the core values of the company.* Implements and complies with company rules and policies.* Performs other related duties that may be assigned by superiors.**Qualifications and Requirements:*** Degree in Engineering, Law, Political Science, Stat, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields. MBA or Supply Chain certifications or equivalent, a plus but not required* At least 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain/Procurement operations (Preferably in Oil and gas & Geothermal Operations requirements)* Experience in Vendor management* Experience in strategic sourcing* Experience in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) processes* Experience in contract management* Experience in management and deployment of procurement processes* Amenable to work onsite four (4) days per week in Ortigas Center