Strategic Purchasing Operations Team Lead

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group Philippines in Taguig invites an experienced Supervisor for Purchasing Operations to lead a busy team and ensure SLA-driven performance. You will organize daily activities, drive process improvements, and mentor staff across procurement tasks, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing ops, 3+ years in leadership, and strong SAP/Ariba experience. Fluency in English plus cross-cultural collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in end-to-end Purchasing Operations with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong background in Purchasing Operations concepts and Shared Services environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports in Operational Purchasing to ensure SLA-grade service.
• Plan daily activities, priorities, and schedules for the team across PR and PO tasks.
• Resolve escalated customer complaints within agreed turnaround times.
• Review KPIs monthly and drive corrective actions to meet targets.
• Provide coaching and development; manage performance.
• Lead training programs and update materials for new hires.
• Drive process improvements and align with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to address issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching

People management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Prioritization

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Merck Group Philippines in Taguig invites an experienced Supervisor for Purchasing Operations to lead a busy team and ensure SLA-driven performance. You will organize daily activities, drive process improvements, and mentor staff across procurement tasks, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing ops, 3+ years in leadership, and strong SAP/Ariba experience. Fluency in English plus cross-cultural collaboration are essential for success.