Operational Procurement Manager

2GO Group; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

2GO Group is looking for a Procurement Operations Manager in Pasay, Metro Manila. The role involves leading day-to-day sourcing activities, ensuring efficient procurement operations, and maintaining supplier relationships. You will have the opportunity to shape procurement strategies and drive operational excellence.

Successful candidates will have over 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, including a solid background in managing sourcing activities and supplier performance. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in operational sourcing and supplier management.
• Experience using ERP or Procure-to-Pay platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day sourcing activities to secure goods and services efficiently.
• Manage supplier onboarding, contract management, and compliance.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support procurement operations.

Skills

Operational Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Negotiation

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

Market Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Overview

Here’s the difference you’ll make..
At 2GO Group, you will play a vital role in ensuring procurement operations run efficiently, compliantly, and without interruption. As the Procurement Operations Manager, you will lead the execution of day-to-day sourcing activities, enabling the business to secure the goods and services it needs while maintaining speed, cost efficiency, and governance.

What You’ll Do

• Requirements Planning and Intake
  • Engage Business Units to understand procurement requirements, operational plans, business expansion initiatives, and future sourcing needs.
  • Support stakeholders in developing complete procurement requirements, specifications, Scope of Work (SOW), Terms of Reference (TOR), and other sourcing documentation.
  • Review procurement requests for completeness and identify gaps or clarifications before commencing sourcing activities.
• Operational Sourcing to Award
  • Manage and execute operational sourcing activities for procurement requirements within the delegated authority and sourcing thresholds assigned to Procurement Operations.
  • Lead RFx preparation, supplier sourcing, supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, negotiations, supplier recommendation, and award endorsement.
  • Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, supplier capability assessments, and commercial evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
  • Support Strategic Procurement in operationalizing approved sourcing strategies, category initiatives, and supplier programs.
• Supplier Onboarding and Commercial Administration
  • Coordinate supplier accreditation, onboarding, implementation, and operational readiness activities for newly awarded suppliers.
  • Coordinate implementation of approved commercial arrangements including contracts, rate cards, preferred supplier programs, framework agreements, and procurement catalogues.
  • Coordinate with Business Units, Legal, and other stakeholders on contract execution, amendments, renewals, extensions, and terminations.
  • Maintain visibility of contract validity, commercial arrangements, and supplier implementation status.
• Contract Administration and Implementation
  • Prepare contract drafts using approved standard templates.
  • Coordinate completion of commercial and operational contract requirements with stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and negotiate commercial terms and conditions within delegated procurement authority.
  • Coordinate contract routing, review, approval, execution, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
  • Maintain contract trackers and monitor contract validity, renewal schedules, expiration dates, and contractual milestones.
  • Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations, documentary requirements, and agreed commercial commitments.
  • Coordinate implementation and communication of executed contracts and contractual amendments.
• Endorsement to Purchase Fulfillment
  • Endorse awarded suppliers, approved commercial terms, pricing, contractual requirements, implementation requirements, and procurement instructions to the Purchase Fulfillment team for Purchase Order execution.
  • Ensure sourcing decisions and commercial arrangements are accurately communicated to support successful Purchase Order execution.
  • Provide sourcing support and clarification to Purchase Fulfillment on supplier commitments, commercial terms, and procurement arrangements throughout procurement execution.
• Stakeholder and Supplier Management
  • Build collaborative relationships with Business Units, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support efficient procurement execution.
  • Serve as Procurement's primary commercial point of contact for assigned suppliers.
  • Facilitate supplier business reviews, commercial discussions, and supplier performance evaluation activities together with Business Units.
  • Coordinate commercial supplier concerns relating to contracts, pricing, procurement documentation, supplier commitments, and commercial arrangements.
  • Support implementation of supplier development initiatives and corrective action plans where appropriate.
• Tactical Category Management
  • Analyze procurement spend and sourcing patterns within assigned tactical procurement requirements to identify opportunities for procurement standardization and operational efficiency.
  • Develop initiatives for repetitive low-value, urgent, or frequently purchased operational requirements through the establishment of Preferred Vendors, framework agreements, approved rate cards, and system-based catalogues.
  • Recommend tactical procurement initiatives that improve procurement responsiveness, compliance, cost efficiency, and user experience while reducing repetitive sourcing activities.
  • Identify opportunities with strategic sourcing potential and provide recommendations and operational insights to Strategic Procurement for evaluation and possible category strategy development.
• Team Leadership
  • This role is primarily an individual contributor role with people leadership responsibilities.
  • Supervise the day-to-day work of Procurement Operations Supervisors and other assigned team members performing similar sourcing activities across different procurement requirements.
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, technical guidance, and support in resolving sourcing, supplier, and commercial issues.
  • Review sourcing recommendations, procurement outputs, and key deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with Procurement policies and procedures.
• Compliance
  • Ensure procurement activities performed by the team comply with 2GO Procurement policies, Delegation of Authority, regulatory requirements, and approved procurement procedures.
  • Promote ethical procurement practices, transparency, and adherence to corporate governance standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Educational Background
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Commerce, Engineering, or any related discipline.
• Professional Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a people leadership or procurement management role.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management.
  • Experience managing procurement teams supporting multiple procurement categories.
  • Experience using ERP or Procure-to-Pay platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent procurement systems.
• Competencies, Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
  • Leadership Competencies
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Decision Making
  • Results Orientation
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Focus
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Technical Competencies
  • Operational Sourcing
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Commercial Negotiation
  • Contract Administration and Management
  • Supplier Performance Management
  • Market Intelligence and Benchmarking
  • ERP / Procure-to-Pay Systems
  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Procurement Reporting

What’s In It For You

• Own work that matters. You are trusted to deliver safe, reliable, and on-time service that keeps people and goods moving.
• Grow where you’re supported. You work in a team-first environment that prioritizes safety, care, and continuous learning.
• Excel every day. You are empowered and recognized for raising standards and delivering everyday excellence on the ground.
• Be recognized and feel valued—at work and beyond. Receive and enjoy competitive compensation, performance bonuses, incentives, travel perks, Day 1 access to health and wellness programs and paid time off designed to support your well-being.