Category Sourcing Officer (Procurement)

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Category Sourcing Officer to lead strategic sourcing for designated categories. You will develop sourcing roadmaps, run RFQs/RFPs, perform TCO analyses, and align with stakeholders to ensure cost, quality, and supply continuity.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive savings in a manufacturing setting. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, procurement certification is a plus, and at least 3 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, SCM, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• Procurement certification (e.g., CIPS/CPSM) is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience in RFQ/RFP, bid evaluation, supplier qualification, TCO analysis, and ERP-based sourcing.
• Preferably with manufacturing or project-based industry background.
• Exposure to supplier negotiations, contract preparation, and savings tracking.
• Knowledge of sourcing tools/ERP systems (e.g., INFOR, SAP Ariba, Coupa).
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple sourcing activities.
• Willing to work at BGC, Taguig City.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and plans for assigned categories.
• Execute end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, e-bids, reverse auctions, and supplier pre-qualification.
• Prepare commercial evaluations, bid comparisons, savings analysis, and TCO models to support decisions.
• Conduct spend analysis, demand profiling, inventory analysis, and supplier mapping.
• Work with internal stakeholders to clarify specifications, scope, and delivery expectations.
• Manage supplier engagement and negotiations under the guidance of the Category Sourcing Lead.
• Prepare sourcing summaries, recommendation reports, and implementation support materials.
• Monitor progress, contract status, and savings follow-through to ensure value delivery.
• Support supplier performance management, issue tracking, and corrective actions.
• Maintain sourcing files and ERP records in line with procurement process requirements.
• Improve category data quality, reporting, and market intelligence across assigned categories.
• Stay current on market trends, commodity price movements, and supply risks.
• Contribute to standardization, process improvement, and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Assess vendor risks as part of supplier pre-qualification and onboarding processes.

Skills

Communication skills

RFQ/RFP experience

Bid evaluation

Supplier qualification

TCO analysis

ERP-based sourcing

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / SCM / Business Administration

Tools

INFOR

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

The Category Sourcing Officer supports strategic sourcing for assigned categories by executing sourcing activities, conducting market and bid analysis, engaging suppliers, and coordinating implementation. The role aims to improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity across operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and plans for assigned categories or sub-categories aligned with business priorities

• Execute and support end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, e-bids, reverse auctions, and supplier pre-qualification

• Prepare commercial evaluations, bid comparisons, savings analysis, and total cost of ownership models to support sourcing decisions

• Conduct spend analysis, demand profiling, inventory analysis, supply market research, supplier mapping, benchmarking, and price trend analysis for assigned categories

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to clarify specifications, scope, service levels, delivery expectations, and implementation requirements

• Manage supplier engagement and negotiations under the guidance of the Category Sourcing Lead

• Prepare sourcing summaries, recommendation report, approval documents, and implementation support materials

• Monitor sourcing progress, implementation actions, contract status, and savings follow-through to help ensure delivery of expected value

• Support supplier performance management, issue tracking, corrective actions, and alternate source development

• Maintain complete and accurate sourcing files, analytical tools, and ERP records in line with procurement process requirements

• Contribute to improving category data quality, reporting, sourcing visibility, and market intelligence across assigned categories

• Stay current on market trends, commodity price movements, and supply risks relevant to assigned categories, sharing timely intelligence with the team

• Contribute to standardization, specification optimization, process improvement, and procurement transformation initiatives

• Assess vendor risks as part of supplier pre-qualification and onboarding processes
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field

• Procurement certification (e.g., CIPS/CPSM) and sourcing-related training are an advantage

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management

• Experience in RFQ/RFP, bid evaluation, supplier qualification, TCO analysis, and ERP-based sourcing

• Preferably with manufacturing or project-based industry background

• Exposure to supplier negotiations, contract preparation, and savings tracking

• Knowledge of sourcing tools/ERP systems (e.g., INFOR, SAP Ariba, Coupa)

• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple sourcing activities

• Must be willing to work at BGC, Taguig City