Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

John Clements Consultants, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

John Clements Consultants, Inc. is seeking a senior Supply Chain and Procurement leader to oversee end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning for spare parts across the Philippines.

You will drive cost optimization, ensure availability of critical parts, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence in aviation and industrial sectors. The role requires strong ERP proficiency, multi-site leadership, fluent English (C1), and a track record of

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or Inventory Management.
• Proven procurement and supplier relationship management experience.
• Strong background in warehouse management, inventory optimization, and logistics operations.
• Experience in aviation, industrial maintenance, engineering services, automotive, industrial machinery, or mechanical spare parts is highly preferred.
• Experience managing teams across multiple sites is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and inventory management processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently in an international and multicultural environment.
• Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) – minimum C1 level is required.
• Filipino/Tagalog is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, logistics and warehouse operations.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, delivery terms, and service agreements.
• Build and maintain supplier networks; manage supplier performance KPIs.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and ethics.
• Develop supply planning strategies for spare parts across airport locations.
• Optimize inventory levels balancing availability and costs.
• Lead, develop and support the Supply Chain team.
• Monitor costs, inventory performance, and KPIs; drive improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Logistics

Inventory management

ERP systems

Negotiation

Analytical

Leadership

Team development

Multisite leadership

English proficiency

Education

Master's or Engineering in SCM/Logistics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory optimization tools

Job description

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Contract & Operations Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement strategy, supplier management, inventory planning, logistics, and warehouse operations.

You will play a key role in ensuring the availability of critical spare parts, optimizing costs, improving supplier performance, and supporting operational excellence across the Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.

• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, delivery terms, and service agreements.

• Build and maintain a reliable network of local and international suppliers.

• Identify alternative sourcing solutions to improve competitiveness and supply continuity.

• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and implement corrective actions when required.

• Manage supplier relationships, contractual matters, and dispute resolution.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, standards, and ethical business practices.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Develop supply planning strategies to ensure timely availability of spare parts across multiple airport locations.

• Optimize inventory levels while balancing equipment availability and inventory carrying costs.

• Implement effective replenishment and inventory control processes.

• Plan, supervise, and reconcile inventory counts and address discrepancies.

• Drive initiatives to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

• Develop maintenance kits and predefined spare-parts lists within the ERP system.

• Ensure efficient movement of materials between suppliers, warehouses, and operational sites.

Leadership & Operations

• Lead, develop, and support the Supply Chain team.

• Set performance objectives, conduct performance reviews, and identify training and development needs.

• Establish and implement procurement, logistics, and warehouse policies and best practices.

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, and Customer Service teams.

• Ensure warehouse operations comply with quality, safety, and operational standards.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor procurement costs, inventory performance, and supply chain KPIs.

• Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.

• Prepare regular performance reports for senior management.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or Inventory Management.

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier relationship management.

• Strong background in warehouse management, inventory optimization, and logistics operations.

• Experience in aviation, industrial maintenance, engineering services, automotive, industrial machinery, or mechanical spare parts is highly preferred.

• Experience managing teams across multiple sites is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations.

• Solid understanding of ERP systems and inventory management processes.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to work independently in an international and multicultural environment.

• Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Fluent English (written and spoken) – minimum C1 level is required.

• Filipino/Tagalog is an advantage.