Procurement - Contracts & Vendor Negotiation

Asticom Technology Inc; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Asticom Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Procurement - Contracts & Vendor Negotiation professional to join our team in Ortigas, Pasig City, Metro Manila.

You will manage complex vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and lead procurement activities across manufacturing and logistics operations, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery while maintaining compliance with corporate policies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of profesional experience in procurement, contracts management or vendor negotiation.
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation, drafting and management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective vendor relationships while achieving cost savings and targets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP software.
• Knowledge of supply chain, inventory management and logistics operations.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and contractual obligations.
• Negotiate and execute contracts with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms, competitive pricing and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluation to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and review contract documentation, including terms and conditions, service level agreements, and procurement frameworks.
• Manage procurement processes from requisition through to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment of orders.
• Monitor vendor performance against agreed metrics and take corrective action where necessary to maintain service quality.
• Collaborate with internal departments including operations, finance and logistics to understand procurement requirements and deliver solutions.
• Maintain detailed procurement records, documentation and reports to ensure transparency and compliance with audit requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce lead times and optimise inventory levels.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Contract negotiation

Procurement management

Relationship management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

ERP experience

MS Office

Tools

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement - Contracts & Vendor Negotiation professional to join our team at our office in Ortigas, Pasig City, Metro Manila.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal procurement outcomes that support our manufacturing and logistics operations. You will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving cost efficiencies whilst maintaining quality standards and service levels.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and contractual obligations

• Negotiate and execute contracts with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms, competitive pricing and compliance with company policies and legal requirements

• Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluation to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and risk mitigation

• Prepare and review contract documentation, including terms and conditions, service level agreements, and procurement frameworks

• Manage procurement processes from requisition through to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment of orders

• Monitor vendor performance against agreed metrics and take corrective action where necessary to maintain service quality

• Collaborate with internal departments including operations, finance and logistics to understand procurement requirements and deliver solutions

• Maintain detailed procurement records, documentation and reports to ensure transparency and compliance with audit requirements

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce lead times and optimise inventory levels

What we're looking for

• A minimum of 1 years' professional experience in procurement, contracts management or vendor negotiation, preferably within the manufacturing, transport or logistics sector

• Proven expertise in contract negotiation, drafting and management, with a strong understanding of commercial and legal principles

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective vendor relationships whilst achieving cost savings and operational targets

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate supplier performance and identify process improvements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with procurement systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

• Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management and logistics operations

• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously