Procurement Technical Specialist

Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation seeks a Procurement Technical Specialist to support construction procurement, cost analysis, and vendor negotiations. Role combines technical procurement with contract management, reporting to end users and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.

The ideal candidate will oversee bid evaluations, quantity surveying, and procurement documentation, while coordinating pre-bid meetings and ensuring alignment with FIDIC/NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Licensed Civil Engineer is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related functions.
• Experience in purchasing, sourcing, expediting, quantity surveying, and/or cost estimation.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC and NEC contracts and procurement/sourcing practices.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems; strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement plans and initiate sourcing activities to fulfill project and business requirements.
• Prepare and review RFPs and bidding documents based on technical and commercial requirements.
• Source qualified suppliers/contractors and evaluate proposals.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluation, including cost analysis and benchmarking.
• Perform quantity surveying and cost estimation to validate pricing.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and other commercial terms.
• Facilitate pre-bid meetings, site inspections, and kick-off meetings as required.
• Prepare Purchase Orders, Letters of Award, and other procurement documents for approval.
• Prepare and finalize contracts using templates including FIDIC and NEC.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier/contractor performance.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor files; manage PR/PO status.
• Provide support for SAP/ERP, PR, and PO concerns.
• Support development and continuous improvement of procurement processes and reports.
• Coordinate with end users to ensure timely procurement activities.

Skills

Technical procurement

Cost analysis

Quantity surveying

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Licensed Civil Engineer

Tools

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Technical Specialist to support the sourcing and procurement of construction and engineering requirements. The role combines technical procurement, cost analysis, quantity surveying, vendor negotiation, and contract management, working closely with end users and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.

Key areas:

• FIDIC & NEC Contracts
• Cost Analysis & Benchmarking
• Quantity Surveying
• Sourcing & Negotiation
• SAP/ERP
• Technical & Commercial Bid Evaluation

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review procurement plans and initiate sourcing activities to ensure timely fulfillment of project and business requirements.
• Prepare and review RFPs and bidding documents based on technical and commercial requirements.
• Source qualified suppliers/contractors and obtain, evaluate, and negotiate proposals.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluation, including cost analysis and market benchmarking.
• Perform quantity surveying and cost estimation to validate the reasonableness of supplier/contractor pricing.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and other commercial and contractual conditions.
• Facilitate pre-bid meetings, site inspections, and pre-kick-off/kick-off meetings as required.
• Prepare Purchase Orders, Letters of Award, and other procurement documents for approval.
• Prepare and finalize contracts using established templates, including FIDIC and NEC.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier/contractor performance.
• Maintain procurement records, vendor files, and PR/PO status.
• Provide support for SAP/ERP, Purchase Requisition (PR), and Purchase Order (PO) concerns.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and procedures.
• Prepare procurement, SCM, management, and other required reports.
• Coordinate with end users and other departments to ensure smooth and timely procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Licensed Civil Engineer is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related functions.
• Experience in purchasing, sourcing, expediting, quantity surveying, and/or cost estimation.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC and NEC contracts and procurement/sourcing practices.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems; strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to evaluate costs and commercial proposals.
• Strong negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong business acumen, professional ethics, and ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.