Senior Procurement Lead – Manufacturing

Our Clients; Calamba; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients is seeking a Senior Procurement Lead to oversee high-volume procurement for a manufacturing operation. The role emphasizes hands-on buying, sourcing across direct materials, and ensuring timely availability for production.

The ideal candidate will manage 3,000+ materials/SKUs, coordinate with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Warehousing, and Inventory, and align procurement with demand and inventory strategies. FMCG or manufacturing experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as supply chain, engineering, or business.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within FMCG/manufacturing.
• Hands-on buying, sourcing, and day-to-day procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day procurement for a manufacturing operation.
• Handle sourcing across a diverse range of materials and SKUs.
• Manage ~3,000 materials/SKUs ensuring timely availability for production.
• Source direct materials, including high-value ingredients and packaging materials.
• Coordinate with local and international suppliers to meet demand.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Hands-on Purchasing

MOQs/Lead Times

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

SAP

Job description

The Senior Procurement Lead will oversee and manage high-volume procurement requirements for a manufacturing operation, with a strong focus on hands‑on purchasing and sourcing activities.

The role covers direct materials, including high‑value ingredients and packaging materials, with both local and international sourcing requirements. The position requires a strong understanding of how procurement connects with demand planning, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and overall supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day procurement and purchasing requirements for a manufacturing operation.
• Handle sourcing and purchasing activities across a large and diverse range of materials and SKUs.
• Manage approximately 3,000 materials/SKUs and ensure timely availability of materials required for production.
• Source and procure direct materials, particularly high-value ingredients and packaging materials.
• Manage both local and international suppliers and sourcing requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Warehousing, Inventory, and other supply chain functions.
• Ensure alignment between demand, production requirements, inventory levels, warehousing capacity, and supply availability.
• Evaluate suppliers, sourcing options, pricing, lead times, MOQs, and other procurement considerations.
• Manage procurement requirements involving materials with different volume, MOQ, lead-time, and sourcing complexities.
• Work with suppliers to address purchasing, delivery, availability, and other supply-related concerns.
• Support efficient inventory management by aligning purchasing activities with actual production and demand requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships for critical materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing, purchasing processes, cost efficiency, and supply continuity.
• Provide procurement and supply chain insights to management and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling direct materials is highly preferred.
• Strong hands‑on experience in actual buying, sourcing, and day-to-day procurement activities.
• Experience managing a large number of materials, SKUs, suppliers, or purchasing requirements.
• Exposure to high‑value ingredients, raw materials, packaging materials, or similar manufacturing inputs.
• Experience with both local and international sourcing is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between demand planning, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple material categories and procurement requirements simultaneously.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be comfortable with a hands‑on operating environment and actively involved in procurement activities, rather than focusing solely on managerial or strategic responsibilities.