Head of Procurement

Rise; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO for you and your family

Flex time

Job summary

RISE in the Philippines is seeking a Head of Procurement with international experience to lead vendor strategy, sourcing, and supplier relationships as the company scales its network and services across the country.

You will build and run a procurement function that supports growth, manage a team of 3 staff, and collaborate with Network Operations, Delivery, IT, and Finance to optimize costs, drive automation, and mitigate supply risks in a fast-changing telecom/infrastructure environment.

Job description

RISE is on a mission to accelerate internet for the Philippines by providing excellent services and high-quality support to our business and wholesale partners. We focus on the efficiency of connectivity through initiatives like GetaFIX and Open Access Network, ensuring we maintain a benchmark for reliability and installation speed. Our culture is built on transparency and ownership, where team members are encouraged to exceed expectations and advance the country’s digital landscape together.

RISE is looking for a Head of Procurement with international experience to lead vendor strategy, sourcing, and supplier relationships as the company scales its network and enterprise services across the Philippines. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and running a procurement function that keeps pace with a fast-growing telecom/infrastructure business, from network equipment and last-mile materials to enterprise software and vendor contracts.

You'll lead a team of 3 procurement staff, with a clear mandate to mature the function by building structure, capability, and process discipline as RISE accelerates its growth.

Own end-to-end procurement strategy: sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management, partnering with Network Operations, Delivery, IT, and Finance & Admin to forecast procurement needs and align sourcing with business growth

Build and manage relationships with infrastructure, telecom, and technology vendors

Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and SLAs to secure the best value without compromising quality or delivery timelines

Develop and maintain a vendor management framework, including performance scorecards, review cadences, and escalation paths

Evaluate and onboard new suppliers based on technical fit and commercial terms

Drive procurement automation and digitization by implementing and optimizing e-procurement platforms and purchase order/approval workflows

Manage procurement budgets and drive cost optimization across categories

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including equipment shortages, vendor concentration, and lead-time volatility

Coach, mentor, and grow the procurement team, establishing clear processes, role definitions, and career paths, and hiring to scale the function alongside business growth

Track infrastructure and telecom market trends, new vendors, and emerging technologies relevant to network buildout

Head of Procurement experience, or Senior Procurement Manager experience ready to step into a leadership role

Experience in infrastructure and/or telecom procurement or supply chain

Experience building vendor scorecards, formal SLAs, and regular supplier review cycles

Demonstrated experience negotiating vendor pricing, terms, and SLAs, and managing supplier performance

Working knowledge of procurement software/tools (e.g., e-procurement platforms, purchase order/approval workflows)

Experience building or maturing a procurement function, including coaching and developing a team

Procurement experience outside the Philippines is a plus

Experience procuring for network buildouts (fiber, wireless, data center equipment)

Existing relationships with telecom/infrastructure vendors in the Philippines or APAC region

Track record of scaling a procurement function from the ground up, including automation/digitization initiatives and team development

A tech-savvy, "geek" profile with genuine interest in the technology and infrastructure being sourced, not just contract management

Join the mission!

Be part of a growing mission-oriented business that requires new leaders who are proficient, proactive, and direct. Be rewarded with great colleagues, a supportive environment, a competitive salary, and a compensation package that includes HMO for you and your family. Flex time is offered for some roles and your teammates will be there to help as you further hone your skills and accomplish responsibilities. Make a difference and grow with us.