Strategic Manufacturing Procurement Leader

AsiaPeopleSearch Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AsiaPeopleSearch Inc. seeks a Procurement and Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing) for our Quezon City operations. This leadership role oversees all procurement and purchasing activities for the manufacturing division, driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across the value chain.

You will lead a purchasing team, develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and align procurement with production needs to support profitability and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, SCM, Procurement or related field.
• 7–10 years procurement experience, 5+ in manufacturing.
• Proven supplier management and vendor relationship skills.
• Strong negotiation with cost reductions.
• Experience with procurement systems and ERP.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis.
• Lean procurement and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Team leadership and staff development.
• Cross-functional communication.
• Understanding of manufacturing and MRP processes.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with manufacturing operations.
• Manage sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract management.
• Oversee inventory management to optimise stock and minimise costs.
• Lead the procurement team with guidance, training and performance management.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers; maintain qualified vendor database.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules for best value.
• Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and quality standards.
• Manage purchase orders, expedite deliveries, resolve disruptions.
• Analyse procurement data and market trends for cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production and finance to support operations.
• Prepare regular procurement reports and provide insights to management.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

ERP software

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Lean procurement

Supply chain knowledge

Education

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

APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Inventory management tools

Job description

AsiaPeopleSearch Inc. seeks a Procurement and Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing) for our Quezon City operations. This leadership role oversees all procurement and purchasing activities for the manufacturing division, driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across the value chain.

You will lead a purchasing team, develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and align procurement with production needs to support profitability and reliable operations.