Global Procurement Lead for Digital Economy Programs

iScale Solutions; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Vacation and Sick Leave credits

Health Coverage

Government-Mandated Benefits

Learning Opportunities

Team Engagement

Modern Tools

Career Growth

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

iScale Solutions in the Philippines is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage procurement procedures and contract follow-up for EU-PH Digital Economy Package, ensuring donor and Expertise France compliance.

Reporting to the Procurement and Grants Manager, you will oversee procurement planning, RFQs, evaluation, contract management, and international imports for ICT infrastructure while coordinating with project teams and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in procurement, law, business administration, logistics, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or contract management.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement files, including high-value tenders, evaluations, contracts, and audit documentation.
• Practical experience with international procurement and importing ICT, telecommunications, computing, or infrastructure equipment.
• Knowledge of Philippine import and customs procedures, Incoterms, shipping documentation, freight, insurance, and customs clearance.
• Good knowledge of procurement procedures, contract management, donor compliance, and evaluation methods.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear procurement documents and manage multiple files and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and standard office applications; procurement tracking tools are an advantage.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, integrity, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning: Review procurement requests, clarify needs with project teams, update procurement plans, recommend appropriate procedures, and identify risks or delays.
• Procurement Procedures: Prepare and launch requests for quotations and tenders; draft terms of reference, technical specifications, evaluation grids, and contractual documents.
• Evaluation and Award: Coordinate supplier consultations, due diligence, evaluation committees, evaluation reports, and award recommendations in line with procurement rules.
• Contract Management: Prepare contracts, purchase orders, and amendments; monitor deliverables, deadlines, supplier performance, and payment milestones.
• Supplier and Market Follow-up: Conduct market research, maintain supplier relations, assess performance, and support framework agreements and recurring procurement arrangements.
• International Procurement and Imports: Support ICT, telecommunications, computing, and infrastructure equipment purchases, including shipping, customs clearance, import documentation, and regulated-goods compliance.
• Compliance and Audit: Maintain complete procurement records, tracking tools, and audit-ready files; ensure traceability of decisions and support audits and internal controls.
• Internal Coordination: Work closely with project, finance, administration, and logistics teams to ensure procurement aligns with budgets, payment requirements, timelines, and project needs.

Skills

English proficiency

French language

Excel skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in procurement or related field

Tools

Procurement tracking tools

Job description

iScale Solutions in the Philippines is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage procurement procedures and contract follow-up for EU-PH Digital Economy Package, ensuring donor and Expertise France compliance.

Reporting to the Procurement and Grants Manager, you will oversee procurement planning, RFQs, evaluation, contract management, and international imports for ICT infrastructure while coordinating with project teams and finance.