Procurement Operations Specialist - Project

AboitizPower; Pasig; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist (Project-Based) to implement procure-to-pay strategies and support vendor onboarding, contracting, and supplier performance across sites in coordination with stakeholders.

You will execute procurement activities, perform cost analyses, manage POs/agreements, and help ensure timely delivery and savings in support of the company's targets in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or related fields.
• Any 4-year business-related or Engineering-related course.

Responsibilities

• Executes procurement activities for Operations and Maintenance items from approved PRs across sites.
• Conducts cost analysis and supports contract templates, POs, and Notices to Proceed.
• Tracks orders, manages change orders and supplier communications to ensure timely delivery.
• Performs vendor due diligence and accreditation as needed.
• Participates in risk planning to ensure continuity of supply.

Job description

Procurement Operations Specialist (Project-Based)

Location: Pagbilao, Quezon

Employment Type: Project Based

Employment Term: Project-Based

Job Level: Specialist

Business Unit: AboitizPower Transition Business Group

As Procurement Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for the implementation of procure to pay strategies, processes and activities to efficiently meet the operational requirements of the Company. You will also assist and support the successful implementation and execution of strategic sourcing and contracting strategies, processes and activities by integrating and leveraging spend and opportunities across the facilities in collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver significant savings and efficient operational services in support of the Company's targets. You will work closely with various teams to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Execution of Procurement: Executes procurement activities for Operations and Maintenance items (assigned site and across Thermal BU sites) from receipt of approved Purchase Requisitions (PR) or offline requirements. This includes checking PR completeness, applying sourcing strategies, sourcing qualified vendors, and evaluating proposals on a level playing field.
• Contracting & Purchase Orders: Conducts cost analysis (incorporating VAT zero-rating, tax treaties, etc.), creates/recommends contract templates based on risk analysis from technical/legal/commercial teams, and prepares, negotiates, and awards POs, Contracts, or Notices to Proceed (NTPs).
• Order Tracking & Claims: Issues approved POs/contracts to suppliers, cascades details to contract administrators, monitors delivery timelines, and manages change orders/contract variations. Handles collaboration meetings to resolve contractual claims (rejections, short-shipments, warranty, or insurance claims).
• Vendor Accreditation: Conducts due diligence on vendor facilities when needed and endorses new suppliers for accreditation or existing vendors for re-accreditation.
• Planning & Risk Support: Participates in opportunity identification/analysis conducted by the PO Supervisor and executes assigned contracting plans. Conducts supply chain risk analysis to ensure continuity of supply.
• Logistics & Scrap Disposal: Coordinates with insurers, forwarders, brokers, and logistics services for proper goods handling. Handles bidding and execution for scrap disposal in coordination with Payables and Warehouse teams.
• Financial & System Coordination: Fosters relationships with suppliers to resolve payment issues, prepares Requests for Payments (RFPs) aligned with contract rates, and coordinates with SCM Business Services to resolve system issues (Maximo, Oracle) and process optimizations.
• Agreement Realization: Implements and executes the realization of benefits from Supply and Service Agreements (SSAs) executed by the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing (CMSS) team.

What You Will Need

• Professional Experience: At least 1–2 years of experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM) or related fields.
• Leadership Experience: Not required.
• Project Experience: Not required.
• Education: Any 4-year business-related or Engineering-related course.
• License Required: No license required.