Procurement Senior Specialist

KMC Solutions; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KMC Solutions is seeking a PROCUREMENT SENIOR SPECIALIST in Metro Manila to lead end-to-end purchasing, cost analysis, and contract negotiation. You will optimize supply costs and vendor services while overseeing project procurement activities and bids.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, ERP experience, and proficiency in data analysis and KPI reporting to drive procurement excellence. Import compliance and supplier performance are also key focus areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration or related field.
• 4+ years of purchasing experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Support all purchasing activities across operations and projects.
• Assist with asset management and inventory control.
• Conduct sourcing, establish supplier relationships, and negotiate terms.
• Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop sourcing strategies and category plans to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and procurement best practices.
• Facilitate vendor selection, documentation, and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate pricing and supply contracts for best value.
• Coordinate sourcing, negotiation, and importation of goods and services.

Skills

End-to-end Procurement Process

Strategic Sourcing & Market Research

Price & Cost Analysis

Supplier Negotiation & CommercialTerms

Supplier/Vendor Management

Importations

Procurement Policy & Compliance

Contract, PO & Commercial Terms

Risk Management & Alternative Sourcing

Data Analysis, Savings & KPI Reporting

Stakeholder Management & Problem-Sol-

Education

Bachelor’s / College Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / Procurement Systems (NetSuite, Dynamics, or Odoo)

Power BI

E-Procurement / Sourcing Tools

AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)

Job description

Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions' next PROCUREMENT SENIOR SPECIALIST!

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Key duties include overseeing project procurement activities, analyzing costs, negotiating contract terms, and providing strategic solutions to assist management in optimizing supply costs and vendor services. The role also involves tracking orders, resolving price and delivery disputes, and managing bids for goods and services from vendors.

The main responsibilities of a PROCUREMENT SENIOR SPECIALIST include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all purchasing activities related to operations and projects, ensuring smooth and efficient procurement processes.

• Assist with asset management procedures as required to ensure proper inventory and resource management.

• Conduct sourcing activities, establish relationships, and negotiate with both new and existing suppliers to drive business improvements.

• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure that cost, quality, and delivery targets are consistently met.

• Develop and implement detailed sourcing strategies and category plans to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

• Review supplies, works, and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and industry best procurement practices.

• Facilitate vendor selection, documentation & compliance, management, and performance monitoring to ensure optimal supplier performance.

• Negotiate favorable pricing and supply contracts to secure the best value for the company.

• Facilitate sourcing, negotiation and importation of goods and services.

• Other task/s that is/are innately included in the position that the immediate head may assign from time to time.

To apply, you must be an expert on the following requirements:

Skills

• End-to-end Procurement Process

• Strategic Sourcing & Market Research

• Price & Cost Analysis

• Supplier Negotiation & Commercial Terms

• Supplier/Vendor Management

• Importations

• Procurement Policy & Compliance

• Contract, PO & Commercial Terms

• Risk Management & Alternative Sourcing

• Data Analysis, Savings & KPI Reporting

• Stakeholder Management & Problem-Solving

It will also be favorable if you are knowledgeable in:

Tools

• Microsoft Excel – Advanced formulas, PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data analysis

• ERP / Procurement Systems – NetSuite, Dynamics, or Odoo

• Power BI – Spend analysis, dashboards, and KPI reporting

• E-Procurement / Sourcing Tools – RFQ, bidding, canvassing, and supplier evaluation

• AI Tools – ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude for research, analysis, and process automation

Minimum Competencies:

• Functional Expert

• Critical thinking

• Proactive

• Excellent communication skills

• Competitive

• Business Acumen

• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions

• Strategic Negotiator / Influencer

• Results Seeker

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / College Degree in Business Administration or any equivalent,

• With 4 years minimum experience in Purchasing