Procurement Category Specialist

Smart Communications, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 520,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Communications, Inc. in Makati seeks a Procurement Category Specialist to lead strategic sourcing across assigned categories, analysing spend and demand trends to deliver value and cost savings.

You will partner with stakeholders and suppliers, manage RFx activities, and negotiate commercial terms to ensure supply continuity. The role requires collaboration across business units, strong analytics, and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or a related field.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement or sourcing activities.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Knowledge of category management, spend analysis, strategic sourcing, and procurement processes.
• Experience conducting RFx activities, supplier evaluations, and commercial assessments.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience in telecommunications, capital projects, infrastructure, civil works, oil and gas, or consumer goods industries is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), demand planning, forecasting, ERP systems, and supplier relationship management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, from requirement gathering and market analysis through supplier selection, contract award, and implementation.
• Develop category, demand, and buying plans by analyzing spend patterns, business requirements, forecasts, and supply market trends.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, and contractual agreements to maximize value, mitigate risk, and deliver cost savings.
• Execute RFx activities, including RFI, RFQ, RFP, supplier evaluations, bid analysis, and supplier selection in accordance with procurement governance standards.
• Identify and deliver savings opportunities through spend analysis, supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and category management initiatives.
• Partner with business units and cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies, manage procurement projects, and support business priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance, contractual commitments, and supply chain risks while driving continuous improvement across assigned categories.

Skills

End-to-end sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier management

Category management

Spend analysis

RFx activities

Supplier evaluations

Project management

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

How do you influence millions in spend, shape sourcing strategies, and negotiate agreements that directly impact business outcomes?

As a Procurement Category Specialist, you'll lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned categories, partnering with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value, optimize costs, and ensure supply continuity. You'll analyze spend and demand trends, develop category strategies, lead competitive sourcing events, and negotiate commercial agreements that support business and operational objectives.

This is a 100% onsite role based in Makati, providing close collaboration with business units, project teams, and key stakeholders across the organization.

This role is ideal for procurement professionals who enjoy balancing analytics, project management, supplier engagement, and stakeholder collaboration. If you've led sourcing projects, negotiated complex contracts, and delivered measurable savings, we'd like to hear from you. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences who can bring fresh perspectives and strong commercial thinking.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, from requirement gathering and market analysis through supplier selection, contract award, and implementation.
• Develop category, demand, and buying plans by analyzing spend patterns, business requirements, forecasts, and supply market trends.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, and contractual agreements to maximize value, mitigate risk, and deliver cost savings.
• Execute RFx activities, including RFI, RFQ, RFP, supplier evaluations, bid analysis, and supplier selection in accordance with procurement governance standards.
• Identify and deliver savings opportunities through spend analysis, supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and category management initiatives.
• Partner with business units and cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies, manage procurement projects, and support business priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance, contractual commitments, and supply chain risks while driving continuous improvement across assigned categories.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or a related field.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement or sourcing activities.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Knowledge of category management, spend analysis, strategic sourcing, and procurement processes.
• Experience conducting RFx activities, supplier evaluations, and commercial assessments.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience in telecommunications, capital projects, infrastructure, civil works, oil and gas, or consumer goods industries is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), demand planning, forecasting, ERP systems, and supplier relationship management is preferred.