Purchasing Manager (Non-Raw Materials/ Technical Procurement)

AGRI EXIM GLOBAL INC.; Santa Cruz; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AGRI EXIM GLOBAL INC. is seeking a seasoned Technical Buyer to lead end-to-end procurement of Non-Raw Materials across MRO, repair & maintenance, construction materials, mechanical and electrical items, equipment, and spare parts.

The role requires evaluating specifications, sourcing suppliers, and negotiating terms to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement. The ideal candidate has a mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering background, 8–10 years in purchasing, and hands-on SAP

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement
• 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory procurement role
• Hands-on experience with SAP Procurement/Purchasing processes

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for Non-Raw Materials including MRO, indirect materials, construction, mechanical, electrical, spare parts, tools, and equipment.
• Serve as Technical Buyer for maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and construction requirements.
• Review technical specs, drawings, BOQs, and scope of work to source appropriately.
• Identify and qualify local and international suppliers.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs, bid comparisons, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial conditions.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, Production, Finance, Stores, and others to ensure timely procurement.
• Manage CAPEX, construction projects, equipment procurement, and technical services.

Skills

Technical Buyer

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of Non-Raw Materials, including Indirect Materials, MRO, Repair & Maintenance items, Construction Materials, Mechanical & Electrical items, equipment, spare parts, and other operational requirements. The role will also serve as a Technical Buyer, providing technical expertise in evaluating specifications, sourcing suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities for Non-Raw Materials, including MRO, indirect materials, construction, mechanical, electrical, spare parts, tools, equipment, and other operational requirements.

• Serve as a Technical Buyer for Repair & Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, and other technical requirements.

• Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scope of work, and other technical requirements to ensure appropriate sourcing.

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop reliable local and international suppliers.

• Manage RFQs/RFPs, bid comparisons, technical evaluations, commercial evaluations, and supplier selection.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions to achieve the best value for the company.

• Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, Production, Finance, Stores, and other departments to ensure timely and appropriate procurement.

• Manage procurement for CAPEX, construction projects, equipment, and major technical requirements.

• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, technical compliance, and responsiveness.

• Ensure timely procurement of critical spare parts and MRO materials to prevent operational disruptions and equipment downtime.

• Utilize SAP for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier information, procurement transactions, monitoring, and purchasing reports.

• Ensure accuracy and timely updating of procurement information in SAP and maintain complete purchasing documentation.

• Develop, review, standardize, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, workflows, and controls to enhance efficiency, transparency, compliance, and service delivery.

• Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation, simplification, cost reduction, and cycle-time improvement within the procurement process.

• Lead initiatives for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, standardization, and value engineering.

• Establish and monitor procurement KPIs and use data and SAP reports to identify areas for improvement.

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval processes, specifications, budgets, and internal controls.

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Non-Raw Materials Purchasing team, promoting accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement.

• Prepare and present procurement performance, savings, supplier evaluation, process improvement, and other purchasing-related reports to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other Engineering-related fields.

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Purchasing/Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing, FMCG, food, agricultural, or industrial environment.

• At least 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory procurement role.

• Strong experience in procurement of MRO, Indirect Materials, Repair & Maintenance items, Construction Materials, Mechanical & Electrical items, Equipment, Spare Parts, and other Non-Raw Materials.

• Strong technical understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Construction, and related industrial materials and equipment.

• Proven experience in Technical Buying, supplier sourcing, bid evaluation, and commercial negotiation.

• Experience in CAPEX procurement, construction projects, equipment procurement, and technical services is highly preferred.

• Hands-on experience and working knowledge of SAP Procurement/Purchasing processes is required.

• Proficient in SAP and MS Excel, including procurement reporting and data analysis.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, supplier management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve procurement processes, systems, and controls.

• Willingness to relocate in Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Key Performance Indicators

• Procurement Cost Savings

• On-Time Delivery

• Supplier Performance

• Purchase Price Variance

• Procurement Cycle Time

• Critical Material Availability

• Supplier Quality & Compliance

• CAPEX/Project Procurement Performance

• SAP Data & Procurement Transaction Accuracy

• Procurement Process Improvement

• Procurement Policy & Process Compliance