Procurement Manager

Private Advertiser; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager based in Metro Manila to lead the end-to-end procurement of construction materials, equipment and services. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery within approved budgets.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership, and ERP proficiency, with a track record of cost optimization and compliance with regulatory and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• 8–10 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in construction/engineering.
• 3–5 years in supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience sourcing construction materials, equipment, subcontractors, and services.
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities from sourcing to delivery.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services within budgets.
• Build strategic relationships with suppliers to secure pricing and delivery.
• Lead contract negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance on price, quality, and delivery.
• Coordinate with project teams to consolidate procurement needs.
• Prepare and evaluate purchase requests, RFQs, POs, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls.
• Monitor budgets, market trends, and material price movements.
• Identify procurement risks and mitigation strategies.
• Coach and develop procurement team; establish performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with the company's operational and project requirements.

• Lead and oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, canvassing, supplier evaluation, negotiation, purchasing, and delivery monitoring.

• Ensure the timely procurement of construction materials, equipment, tools, supplies, and services based on project requirements and approved budgets.

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.

• Lead contract negotiations, review commercial terms, and identify opportunities for cost savings and value optimization.

• Monitor supplier performance in terms of pricing, quality, delivery, and compliance with contractual obligations.

• Coordinate with project teams, engineering, finance, warehouse, and other departments to consolidate procurement requirements and address purchasing concerns.

• Oversee the preparation and evaluation of purchase requests, requests for quotations, bid comparisons, purchase orders, and procurement contracts.

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval processes, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Monitor procurement budgets, expenditures, market trends, and material price movements to support cost management.

• Identify procurement risks, supply chain constraints, and potential delays, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.

• Establish procurement performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.

• At least 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

• Strong experience in sourcing construction materials, equipment, subcontractors, and technical services.

• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier accreditation, contract management, and strategic sourcing.

• Experience in cost analysis, commercial negotiations, budget monitoring, and supplier performance management.

• Familiarity with ERP and procurement management systems.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.