Procurement Specialist

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist in the Philippines to lead sourcing, negotiation, drafting and administration of software, services, maintenance, OEM contracts and licenses for medium-to-high risk engagements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in sourcing, procurement and contracts management, strong English communication, and experience managing supplier relationships in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or above required.
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, and contracts management experience.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiation of professional services agreements in support of Toshiba customer solutions including HR, Payroll, Consulting, Contract Labor and others.
• Contract Management – to prepare, negotiate and implement appropriate forms of contract and commitment with suppliers
• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Supplier Performance Management – to ensure supplier agreements and relationships have good metrics embedded; monitor, report and improve supplier performance.
• Interfacing with supplier and executives, legal counsel, IP law, and multiple lines of business clients
• Implementing various supply chain initiatives
• Performing supplier evaluation and selection
• Establishing, executing, and tracking project plans
• Monitoring industry practices to maintain awareness of current practices
• Supporting procurement activities within a region or geography

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier management

Project management

English fluency

Procurement

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle/Jagger

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to be responsible for the sourcing, negotiation, drafting and administration of software/Services/Maintenance/OEM contracts and license agreements of medium-to-high risk and complexity, consistent with internal client and/or external customer requirements.

Job Overview and Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing and negotiation of professional services agreements in support of Toshiba customer solutions to include HR, Payroll, Consulting, Contract Labor and others as required.

Contract Management – to prepare, negotiate and implement appropriate forms of contract and commitment with suppliers

Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders

Supplier Performance Management – to ensure that appropriate supplier agreements and relationships have good supplier metrics embedded within them. Monitor, report, manage and continuously improve supplier performance.

Interfacing with supplier and executives, legal counsel, intellectual property law, and multiple lines of business clients

Implementing various supply chain initiatives

Performing supplier evaluation and selection

Establishing, executing, and tracking project plans

Monitoring the various industriesto maintain awareness of current practices

Supporting procurement activities within a region or geography

Required Skills and Expertise:

Experience in a culturally diverse and global setting

Experience in managing supplier and client relationships

Knowledge of software licensing methodologies;strong drafting skills for all types of software contracts and agreements; understanding of complex contracts issues, legal and intellectual property law principles; project management and negotiation skills; and procurement experience.

Contracts administration abilities

Bachelor's Degree or above required

Fluency in oral and written English

Supplier management and sourcing and procurement skills

5+ years of sourcing, procurement,and contracts management experience

Areas of Expertise & Special Skills:

Minimum of 5 years of procurement work experience internal and external

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to develop fully understanding of all aspects of the department

Oracle / Jagger experience strongly recommended, not required