Strategic IT Procurement Leader

Smart Communications, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Communications, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Lead to advance strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships for IT categories, driving total cost of ownership savings and value realization. This role supports the Center Head with internal sourcing plans and engages sponsor and stakeholders for project approvals.

You will collaborate with senior management to develop plans, coach team members, and ensure compliance while driving procurement projects across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; or a relevant combination of formal qualifications and additional specialized study.
• Six (6) years of supply chain experience or related field.
• Working experience in an international environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic sourcing activities and manages supplier relationships for IT categories; drives total cost of ownership benefits and supports value realization.
• Participates in annual budgeting with input from category perspective.
• Identifies opportunities and tracks savings across sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborates with business units to identify requirements and develops sourcing strategies.
• Facilitates cross-functional team activities and sourcing projects; leads fact-based negotiations.

Skills

Supply chain experience

International environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce or relevant)

Job description

Smart Communications, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Lead to advance strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships for IT categories, driving total cost of ownership savings and value realization. This role supports the Center Head with internal sourcing plans and engages sponsor and stakeholders for project approvals.

You will collaborate with senior management to develop plans, coach team members, and ensure compliance while driving procurement projects across business units.