Global Sourcing Lead & Procurement Coach

Southworth International Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Southworth International Group, Inc. in Manila, AR, is seeking a Buyer Team Lead to direct and develop the procurement team, manage international supplier relationships, and drive sourcing initiatives that ensure cost, quality, and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and strategic sourcing across global suppliers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement with international exposure and a proven ability to improve processes, negotiate effectively, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience with international supplier exposure.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred or willingness to pursue professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, lead projects, and drive results without direct authority.
• Experience managing complex supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience utilizing procurement metrics and data analysis to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and developmental feedback to procurement team members
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development of new procurement employees
• Support workload balancing, task prioritization, and escalation management within the purchasing team
• Mentor team members and help build departmental capability and succession readiness
• Provide input on employee performance, development plans, and career progression discussions
• Participate in candidate interviews and hiring recommendations for procurement positions
• Support corrective action discussions and coaching efforts in partnership with Supply Chain leadership and Human Resources
• Lead departmental training initiatives and monitor completion of required development activities
• Lead cross-functional projects, process improvements, and digital transformation efforts within the supply chain function
• Present supplier performance, sourcing initiatives, cost savings projects, and procurement metrics to leadership
• Exercise decision-making authority related to supplier selection, sourcing recommendations, procurement priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives within established company guidelines
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost
• Support trade compliance requirements and documentation associated with domestic and international purchases
• Manage assigned international suppliers and commodity categories
• Execute sourcing activities for imported materials, components, and finished goods
• Identify supply chain risks associated with global sourcing and develop mitigation plans
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight providers, brokers, and internal stakeholders to support international procurement activities
• Lead supplier negotiations for assigned international suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and service objectives
• Support supplier audits, business reviews, and strategic sourcing initiatives involving international suppliers
• Analyze market conditions, tariffs, freight trends, and supplier capacity constraints impacting global supply
• Collaborate with Supply Chain leadership on supplier development and cost reduction opportunities

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Influence without authority

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southworth International Group, Inc. in Manila, AR, is seeking a Buyer Team Lead to direct and develop the procurement team, manage international supplier relationships, and drive sourcing initiatives that ensure cost, quality, and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and strategic sourcing across global suppliers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement with international exposure and a proven ability to improve processes, negotiate effectively, and