Manager, Supplier Relationship Management

W.R. Grace & Co.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage from day 1 (pandemic)

Free HMO coverage for dependents

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila is seeking a Manager, Supplier Relationship Management to lead a team of SRMs supporting direct and indirect spend. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliant contracting while partnering with regional stakeholders.

The role requires 8–10+ years in procurement with global exposure and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits and a dynamic, safety‑driven culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of procurement experience across direct/indirect sourcing in global orgs.
• 3–5+ years of people leadership or team leadership experience.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and supplier management capability.
• Experience in a global or GBS procurement environment.
• Proficiency with procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, SAC) and Excel.
• Excellent stakeholder and executive communication.
• HMO coverage from day 1 with pandemic coverage; free HMO for dependents; educational assistance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop SRMs for direct and indirect spend.
• Execute sourcing and supplier strategies across all commodities.
• Govern supplier performance with scorecards and corrective actions.
• Ensure contracts comply with procurement policies and risk standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across regions and functions.
• Enforce procurement processes, SOPs, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

SAC

P2P systems

Job description

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Location: Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

About Grace

Grace,established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier ofspecialty chemicalsand solutionsthat enableindustriesto enhance modern life. Our customers use ourcatalysts, engineered materials, process technologiesand fine chemicalsto manufacture everyday products–like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticalsandfood packaging– better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employeeswork toharness the power ofsciencefor a better worldat our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide.

Grace Global Business Services (GBS)

At Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, our teams play a critical role in supporting the organization’s worldwide operations. For more than a decade, GBS has been a trusted partner, delivering expertise in shared services, process excellence, and digital enablement. Our team members support business lines and functions across Grace, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.

At GBS, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact—working alongside global colleagues to help shape the chemical manufacturing industry.You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where safety comes first. We prioritize your well-being by offering competitive benefits and flexible working options that help you thrive. Here, you’ll find meaningful ways to grow your career, whether deepening your expertise in your field or exploring new roles.

Job Description

The Manager, Supplier Relationship Management is responsible for leading, developing, and governing a team of SRMs supporting both direct and indirect commodities. This role ensures consistent execution of sourcing strategies, strong supplier performance, and disciplined contract and compliance management across regions.

The Manager, Supplier Relationship Management acts as the execution and people-management layer between Category Management and day-to-day buying activity, ensuring SRMs operate with consistency, rigor, and enterprise alignment while delivering cost, risk, and service outcomes.

• People leadership and capability development: Lead and develop Supplier Relationship Managers for direct and indirect spend by setting clear performance goals, conducting reviews, and fostering growth through cross-training. Promote team engagement, retention, and career advancement.
• Execution of sourcing and supplier strategies: Maintain consistent implementation of sourcing strategies set by Category Managers across all direct and indirect commodities. Ensure compliance with the full supplier process—covering identification, evaluation, onboarding, and lifecycle management—and offer escalation support when dealing with complex supplier, commercial, or performance challenges.
• Supplier performance and relationship governance: Ensure SRMs are actively managing supplier performance, scorecards, and corrective actions, driving alignment to safety, quality, delivery, cost sustainability and risk standards.
• Contracting, commercial discipline and risk management: Ensure that all contracts comply with procurement policies, adhere to established approval workflows, and meet risk management standards. Maintain appropriate segregation of duties and uphold audit readiness across the team.
• Stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration: Act as the primary people and execution interface, while category managers retain strategy ownership. Align SRM execution with business priorities across regions and functions. Support escalation resolution and executive communication as needed.
• Process governance and continuous improvement: Enforce consistent procurement processes, SOPs and system suage across the SRM team. Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation. Partner with procurement analysts and Proc ops to track KPI and productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 8–10+ years of procurement experience across direct and/or indirect sourcing in a global or muti-national organization, preferably manufacturing and chemicals
• 3–5+ years of people leadership or team-lead experience preferred
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and supplier management capability
• Experience operating in a global or GBS procurement environment
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Proven track record of delivering commercial value through negotiated sourcing and supplier management, including conducting RFPs.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, SAC, Ariba, etc.) including PO creation (P2P), release and updating pricing info records and relevant data analysis and proficiency tools, i.e. Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization.
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
• Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
• Educational Assistance

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