Job Summary
The SCM Manager – Hotel Procurement oversees the procurement requirements of the entire Supply Chain Management team. He/She is responsible for monitoring the processing of OSM – Hotel Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders on a regular basis. Tasks include evaluating the OSM – Hotel Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders on a regular basis, developing and executing implementation strategies for all projects/business units, assisting in negotiation strategies, providing optimal level of customer service, preparing reports to identify cost cutting initiatives, and monitoring of delivery and facilitating the processing of payments. He/She is responsible for monitoring, updating, and reporting the actions of his/her own group to the SCM Head. He/She is responsible in ensuring that related activities are carried out in accordance to the company policies, procedures, and strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- PURCHASE PLAN
- Coordination with the end-users regarding the schedule of requirements and identify the needed items
- Participation in the conceptualization discussion of the end-users to determine the feasibility of requirements and provide suggestions / alternatives
- Generating inputs and strategizing purchase plan for project requirements
- PR/PO PROCESSING
- Manage Procurement milestones per project
- Review Purchase Request (PR) received and ensure that descriptions and specifications of the items being requested are accurate and complete within the prescribed time period based on SLA
- Examine and prioritize urgent PRs through proper management of workload to serve immediate needs of the company
- Prepare RFQ and send to accredited suppliers who are capable of providing the items required
- Prepare technical tabulation / canvass sheet / canvass report to easily evaluate proposals and quotations. Coordinate and secure approval from the end-users
- Negotiate with vendors the price, warranties, payments, and delivery terms, etc. with proper technical and commercial evaluation, providing the company cost savings
- Communicate through constant interaction with both end-users and suppliers for efficient transactions and to be in accordance with the SLA and/or Purchase Plan Schedule
- Evaluate PRs and provide alternatives to end-users to provide the company with the best value and quality items
- Provide resolutions to issues and urgent matters before escalating to the team head
- Liaise between Requestor and Vendor for the approval of the item being requested, queries, complaints, and other requirements
- Process assigned Purchase Orders (POs) within the prescribed time period based on the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- DELIVERY MONITORING
- Manage delivery milestones
- Properly endorse awarded POs and supplier details to SCM Logistics
- Ensure supplier deliveries are in accordance with SLA and/or purchase plan by coordinating with SCM Logistics
- Provide assistance in resolving logistics-related issues and urgent matters
- Resolve delivery issues such as damaged or missing items within SLA
- PAYMENT MONITORING
- Ensure on-time payment of suppliers based on agreed payment terms
- Validate clarifications on items and payment terms prior to payment to ensure proper flow of funds
- Assist in collecting required documents for timely payment processing
- Liaise between Filinvest Accounting groups, end-users/sites, and suppliers for payment-related concerns, queries, complaints, and requirements
- Process and route Requests for Payment in a timely manner
- Provide assistance in resolving payment-related issues and urgent matters
- SUPPLIER BASE
- Increase the number of suppliers in each category being handled
- Source local and international suppliers that provide a balance of quality and affordability
- Secure accreditation requirements from new vendors and endorse them to the accreditation committee
- Evaluate vendors based on capability and performance in fulfilling requirements
- ADMINISTRATIVE
- Ensure proper transmittal of documents
- Coordinate meetings with suppliers
- Maintain files and records such as RFPs, Purchase Orders, and Vendor Files to ensure documentation availability and compliance with established policies and regulations
- Prepare reports such as cost analysis, status monitoring, and SCM-related initiatives for management presentation
- Ensure that purchasing processes are conducted legally and ethically
- CONSOLIDATION / STANDARDIZATION
- Identify similar services for consolidation across projects to enable faster processing and lower rates
- STRATEGIC PLANNING
- Understand the nature of the business and projects being supported
- Perform strategic planning and assessment of the PR-to-PO process
- ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Develop, streamline, and manage purchasing policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to ensure transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality
- Ensure team projects and deliverables are completed on time
- Provide assistance for user inquiries, complaints, and requests related to purchasing activities
- Plan, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate team purchasing activities
- Develop strategies and initiatives aligned with the department's overall direction
- Support and explain decisions when appropriate
- Set clear work unit policies and procedures
- Manage workflow and adjust when necessary
- Perform and/or direct daily administrative tasks
- Maintain current technical skills and apply new knowledge to improve purchasing activities
- PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
- Coach and mentor employees and ensure achievement of KPAs, KPIs, and development plans
- Ensure compliance with HR policies during daily activities
- Provide regular performance feedback, develop subordinate skills, and encourage growth
Technical Competencies and Skills
Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Perform a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature Can adapt to frequent changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate Can work within deadlines and complete work in a timely manner Ability to deal with all levels and coordinate events involving multiple parties Writes clearly and informatively (email, memos, letters
Education, Trainings and Licenses Required
Graduate of Business Courses/ Technical Courses (Engineering