Purchasing Manager

Company Confidential; Biñan; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Confidential is seeking a seasoned Procurement/Strategic Sourcing leader to drive global cost reduction initiatives, supplier negotiations, and supplier accreditation from its Laguna Technopark operations. The role requires steering cross-functional teams to improve incentives and terms, while ensuring timely approvals and efficient data handling for procurement activities.

The ideal candidate will have over a decade in procurement with at least five years in management, and be willing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Customs Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in a managerial capacity.
• Willing to be assigned to Laguna Technopark.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategic initiatives related to Cost Reduction (CR), GPPV, and Incentive Plan improvement actions.
• Review, sign, and secure appropriate approvals for EPICN to ensure accurate data management updates.
• Lead supplier negotiations on cost reduction, GPPV, and incentive plan improvements to generate additional company savings.
• Review and approve canvass sheets and Purchase Orders to facilitate timely purchasing activities.
• Secure approvals for payment requests to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Review and approve processed APGR memos to expedite payment processing.
• Provide Management with regular updates and reports on MRO activities.
• Lead the sourcing and accreditation of suppliers to support company requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance to assess credibility, stability, and overall performance.
• Develop strategies to enhance supplier competitiveness and cost reduction, while driving improvements in payment terms and Incoterms to optimize company funds and maximize savings.

Skills

Cost reduction strategy

Supplier negotiation

Data & reporting

Procurement process

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Customs Administration or related field

Job description

• Lead global strategic initiatives related to Cost Reduction (CR), GPPV, and Incentive Plan improvement actions.
• Review, sign, and secure appropriate approvals for Electronic Procurement Information Change Notices (EPICN) to ensure accurate and timely data management updates.
• Lead supplier negotiations on cost reduction, GPPV, and incentive plan improvements to generate additional company savings.
• Review and approve canvass sheets and Purchase Orders to facilitate timely purchasing activities.
• Secure approvals for payment requests to ensure the timely procurement of materials.
• Review and approve processed APGR memos to expedite payment processing.
• Provide Management with regular updates and reports on Maintenance, Repair, and Ordering (MRO) activities.
• Lead the sourcing and accreditation of suppliers to support company requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance to assess and validate credibility, stability, and overall performance.
• Develop strategies to enhance supplier competitiveness and cost reduction, while driving improvements in payment terms and Incoterms to optimize company funds and maximize savings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Customs Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Willing to be assigned to Laguna Technopark