Deputy Procurement Management Head

Joy~Nostalg (Official); Pasig; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Joy~Nostalg (Official) is seeking a Strategic Procurement Leader to oversee non-Technical and Construction Procurement, shaping strategy and governance for a scalable function that supports growth and project delivery.

You will drive category management across construction materials, services, and indirect spend, build strong supplier partnerships, and implement policy, risk controls and analytics to deliver measurable cost savings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in construction, real estate/property development or hospitality procurement preferred.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing and major contract negotiations.
• Experience managing centralized procurement organizations and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive category management across construction materials, services, and indirect spend.
• Establish policies, standards, and operating procedures for procurement.
• Drive procurement transformation with standardization and analytics.
• Build and manage a robust supplier base with governance and KPIs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytics and reporting

Risk management & internal controls

Budget management

ERP system

Category management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP)

Tools

ERP system

Procurement analytics software

Job description

The role will lead both Non-Technical and Construction Procurement, with key accountabilities in procurement strategy and governance, end-to-end sourcing and contract management, supplier and contractor management, cost optimization, risk and compliance, and team leadership. The focus is on building a scalable procurement function that supports business growth and project delivery.

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with the conglomerate’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead category management initiatives for construction materials, contractors, professional services, hospitality supplies, facilities management, technology and other indirect spend categories.
• Establish procurement policies, standards, and operating procedures applicable across all business units.
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives, including process standardization, digitalization and analytics-based decision-making.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-creation initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Develop and maintain a robust supplier base and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards and periodic business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supply, commercial, and operational risks across the procurement portfolio.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authorities, contractual obligations and applicable laws and regulations.
• Strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness across procurement operations.
• Oversee contract governance and ensure proper documentation, approvals and records management.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives related to supplier concentration, market volatility and business continuity.

Shared Services Operations

• Manage centralized procurement operations supporting multiple business units and project sites.
• Drive service-level performance, turnaround times and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Optimize procurement workflows, approval processes, and procurement systems
• Coordinate with finance, legal, project management, engineering, property management, and hotel operations teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement organization, including category, sourcing and operations teams.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Drive succession planning, capability building, and procurement competency development.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) is an advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in procurement and project-related sourcing.
• Experience supporting construction, real estate/property development and/or hospitality operations is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing a shared services or centralized procurement organization.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing, major contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Category management and strategic sourcing
• Contract negotiation and commercial management
• Construction materials and subcontract procurement
• ERP system
• Procurement analytics and reporting
• Risk management and internal controls
• Budget management and financial acumen

Leadership & Organizational Fit

• Strategic thinker with strong business partnering capability
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to lead across diverse business units and stakeholder groups
• Results-oriented, data-driven, and operationally disciplined
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong service mindset