Commodity Manager

Michael Page; Laguna; On-site; PHP 1,300,000 - 1,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a global industrial technology organization to identify a seasoned Commodity Manager for indirect procurement across facilities services, utilities, infrastructure, and related spend categories.

The successful candidate will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction programs, while collaborating with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Facilities to drive value and compliance in a multinational manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing facilities services, utilities, infrastructure, or related spend.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Experience with large service contracts and governance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for facilities services, utilities, infrastructure, and indirect spend categories.
• Lead procurement activities for services such as facilities maintenance, security, janitorial, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level commitments to maximize value and minimize cost.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and standardization programs.
• Implement and maintain cost-tracking mechanisms to improve spend visibility and forecasting accuracy.
• Partner with facilities and operations teams to support site expansions, new facilities, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Lead energy efficiency and utility cost reduction initiatives across multiple locations.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against quality, service, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Conduct supplier reviews, scorecards, and performance improvement programs.
• Assess market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and operational risks through proactive supplier management.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Quality, and Facilities stakeholders on procurement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance, approval processes, and sourcing policies.
• Analyze spend data and develop recommendations to improve procurement effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Spend analysis

Facilities services

Education

Business/SC/Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

• Drive global sourcing strategy for critical facilities and utilities
• Lead high-impact cost savings and energy efficiency initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a global industrial technology organization with a strong manufacturing footprint and a commitment to operational excellence. The company partners with leading businesses worldwide and continues to invest in growth, sustainability, and world-class supply chain practices.

Job Description

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for facilities services, utilities, infrastructure, and indirect spend categories.
• Lead procurement activities for services such as facilities maintenance, security, janitorial, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level commitments to maximize value and minimize cost.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and standardization programs.
• Implement and maintain cost-tracking mechanisms to improve spend visibility and forecasting accuracy.
• Partner with facilities and operations teams to support site expansions, new facilities, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Lead energy efficiency and utility cost reduction initiatives across multiple locations.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against quality, service, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Conduct supplier reviews, scorecards, and performance improvement programs.
• Assess market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and operational risks through proactive supplier management.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Quality, and Facilities stakeholders on procurement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance, approval processes, and sourcing policies.
• Analyze spend data and develop recommendations to improve procurement effectiveness and operational efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Commodity Manager should have:

• A degree in a related field such as Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.7+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Strong experience managing facilities services, utilities, infrastructure, real estate, or MRO-related spend categories.
• Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings through sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing large service contracts and indirect spend portfolios.
• Strong understanding of facilities operations, utility agreements, and infrastructure-related procurement.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or multinational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and contract negotiation expertise.
• Experience conducting spend analysis and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, supplier compliance, and risk management practices.
• Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, or similar procurement systems.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from PHP 1,300,000 to PHP 1,950,000.
• Permanent position within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the hiring process.