AVP Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Nexus Recruitment Group; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Group is seeking an AVP of Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing to drive end-to-end sourcing across direct and indirect spend on a global scale. The role focuses on cost efficiency, compliance, supplier performance, and risk management, aligning with corporate standards and strategic goals.

The incumbent will lead high-impact sourcing events, manage critical supplier relationships, and partner with internal stakeholders across regions to deliver sustainable procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field; a Masters degree or professional certifications are a plus.
• 8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, including 2–3 years in a leadership/AVP capacity.
• Proven experience managing global or regional sourcing initiatives across multiple spend categories.
• Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to drive value and long-term supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in procurement platforms and tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen; able to interpret complex data to inform procurement strategy.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex sourcing initiatives across various indirect and/or direct spend categories on a global scale.
• Develop and implement category strategies that drive savings, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
• Conduct supplier market assessments, RFX development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring service levels, quality standards, and commercial terms are upheld.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate corrective actions as needed to drive continuous improvement.
• Support procurement governance, compliance with procurement policies, and adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver actionable insights.
• Partner with finance and legal teams to ensure transparency, control, and risk mitigation in sourcing decisions.
• Support procurement system enhancements and contribute to process automation and reporting improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Data interpretation

Communication

Procurement platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Masters or professional certifications (CIPS, CPM, CPSM)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

AVP Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

About the job AVP Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic AVP Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives and drive value across procurement categories at an enterprise level. This role plays a critical part in ensuring cost efficiency, contract compliance, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while aligning procurement practices with global standards and business goals.

The successful candidate will lead high-impact sourcing events, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple regions to deliver sustainable procurement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex sourcing initiatives across various indirect and/or direct spend categories on a global scale.
• Develop and implement category strategies that drive savings, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
• Conduct supplier market assessments, RFX development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring service levels, quality standards, and commercial terms are upheld.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate corrective actions as needed to drive continuous improvement.
• Support procurement governance, compliance with procurement policies, and adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver actionable insights.
• Partner with finance and legal teams to ensure transparency, control, and risk mitigation in sourcing decisions.
• Support procurement system enhancements and contribute to process automation and reporting improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field; a Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPM, CPSM) are a plus.
• At least 8-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles, including 2-3 years in a leadership or AVP capacity.
• Proven experience managing global or regional sourcing initiatives across multiple spend categories.
• Strong negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive value and long-term supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in procurement platforms and tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen; able to interpret complex data to inform procurement strategy.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Experience working in a shared services or multinational environment is preferred.