Principal Buyer (Procurement Process Improvement)

onsemi; Carmona; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the Philippines is seeking a motivated individual for a Procurement Process Improvement role. The position involves leading initiatives for continuous improvement in procurement processes, collaborating with various teams to enhance efficiency and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Experience with ERP systems is preferred. This role offers a chance to drive significant process transformations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience as a people leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procure to pay (P2P).
• Support procurement transformation initiatives including system implementations.
• Define and track procurement KPIs.

Skills

Strong understanding of procurement processes (P2P and supplier onboarding)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience with more than one procurement ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Ariba)

Ability to manage multiple initiatives and influence without direct authority

Strong use of Microsoft tools

Presentation skills to cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations or related field

10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or process improvement

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Ariba)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the Procurement Process Improvement role. This function is responsible for driving continuous improvement, standardization, and optimization of end-to-end procurement processes. This role partners closely with sourcing, operations, finance, and technology teams to improve efficiency, compliance, cycle times, and value delivery through process redesign, automation, and data. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, a strong decision‑maker, and capable of driving decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the procure to pay (P2P)


• Lead the contract compliance initiative to re‑capture spend leakage


• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and risks using data analysis, stakeholder input, and benchmarking


• Design and implement standardized procurement processes, policies, and controls


• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and governance models

Transformation & Change Management

• Support procurement transformation initiatives including system implementations, automation, and digitization


• Partner with change management teams to drive adoption of new processes and tools


• Develop training materials and lead enablement sessions for procurement and business stakeholders

Analytics & Performance Management

• Define and track procurement KPIs


• Use data and insights to prioritize improvement initiatives and measure benefits realization

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sourcing, AP, IT, and other corporate functions to align processes with business needs


• Act as a subject matter expert for procurement processes in enterprise projects


• Support internal and external audits by ensuring process compliance and documentation readiness

Governance & Best Practices

• Establish and maintain procurement process governance frameworks


• Ensure alignment with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field


• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or process improvement


• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives


• Demonstrated experience as a people leader

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of procurement processes (P2P and supplier onboarding)


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


• Experience with more than one procurement ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Ariba)


• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and influence without direct authority


• Strong use of Microsoft tools


• Presentation skills to cross‑functional teams, and to the different layers of the organization