Senior Buyer

NMDC Dredging & Marine; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC Dredging & Marine in Manila seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for operations and projects. You will lead sourcing, RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier awards to secure reliable supply chains.

The ideal candidate has at least eight years in procurement within dredging or civil marine sectors, deep ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/IFS or similar), and strong negotiation, contract administration, and stakeholder skills in the Philippine market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, logistics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in dredging, civil marine, construction, EPC, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract administration, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
• Proven experience with ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Extensive knowledge of the Philippines and regional supplier market.
• Well-established network of vendors and service providers within the local market.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyze quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and deliver cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of the dredging and civil marine industry will be a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, purchase order preparation, and supplier award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment conditions, and delivery schedules to achieve the best value for the organization.
• Prepare bid comparison analyses and recommendations in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of operational and project needs.
• Monitor and follow up on quotations, purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to ensure on-time execution.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with local and international suppliers to secure reliable supply channels and competitive pricing.
• Evaluate vendor performance and provide recommendations for supplier qualification, improvement, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions received from end-users and stores to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, service level agreements, and contractual obligations.
• Support cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for value engineering, supplier consolidation, and commercial improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure purchased goods and services meet required specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and other management reports as required.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation within the ERP system.
• Promote and comply with all company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Procurement Manager or Department Head.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

ERP procurement systems

Sourcing & RFx

Contract administration

Cost optimization

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/IFS)

Job description

• Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, purchase order preparation, and supplier award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment conditions, and delivery schedules to achieve the best value for the organization.
• Prepare bid comparison analyses and recommendations in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of operational and project needs.
• Monitor and follow up on quotations, purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to ensure on-time execution.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with local and international suppliers to secure reliable supply channels and competitive pricing.
• Evaluate vendor performance and provide recommendations for supplier qualification, improvement, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions received from end-users and stores to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, service level agreements, and contractual obligations.
• Support cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for value engineering, supplier consolidation, and commercial improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure purchased goods and services meet required specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and other management reports as required.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation within the ERP system.
• Promote and comply with all company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Procurement Manager or Department Head.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably within the Dredging, Civil Marine, Construction, EPC, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract administration, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
• Proven experience working with recognized ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Extensive knowledge of the Philippines and regional supplier market.
• Well-established network of vendors and service providers within the local market.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyze quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and deliver cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of the Dredging and Civil Marine industry will be a significant advantage.