Head of Procurement

Cobden & Carter International; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is looking for a Head of Procurement to lead procurement transformation programs and oversee functional operations. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with Ivalua, Coupa, and Ariba. This hybrid role is located in Makati and offers a relocation package for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of procurement and consulting experience required.
• Experience managing multiple teams and driving excellence across projects.
• Proven experience leading large-scale S2P transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement Functional operations and manage teams.
• Own procurement transformation programs across various clients.
• Provide advisory services to C-level stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement transformation expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Client engagement

Ivalua/Coupa/Ariba proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or relevant postgraduate degree

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Head of Procurement to join one of the Big Four global professional services firms. This is a strategic, client-facing, and cross-project leadership role, ideal for someone ready to own an entire business operations and drive procurement transformation programs at scale. Relocation package available for those considering a move!

You'll oversee the entire Procurement Functional operations, providing strategic direction, managing teams, building capabilities, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple client engagements. You'll also act as a thought leader for procurement transformation programs, supporting top-tier clients in optimizing Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire Procurement Functional operations, including Associate Directors, Managers, and Consultants.
• Own end-to-end procurement transformation programs across multiple clients and industries.
• Provide expertise in Ivalua/Coupa/Ariba, and design functional solutions, oversee configuration, and guide teams through deployment.
• Drive capability-building, mentorship, and recruitment for the department.
• Partner with C-level stakeholders to provide advisory services and thought leadership.
• Support business development and presales initiatives, showcasing procurement expertise.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of procurement and consulting experience, with strong hands-on exposure to Ivalua/Coupa/Ariba.
• Proven experience leading large-scale S2P/procurement transformation programs.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and client engagement skills.
• Experience managing multiple teams and driving cross-project excellence.
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or relevant postgraduate degree preferred.

Work Setup

Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Location: Makati City

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