Team Lead, Global Procurement

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear is seeking a senior procurement leader to direct indirect sourcing, purchase order management, and procurement operations across multiple regions including the Philippines. You will build and lead a high-performing team of buyers, oversee major contracts, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven governance and supplier collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and proven leadership in procurement, with strong communication skills for a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring sourcing and purchasing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies.
• Manage and develop a team of buyers, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Oversee critical contracts, supplier negotiations, and complex sourcing projects that deliver value to the business.
• Monitor operational performance through metrics, reporting, and stakeholder reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with category managers, procurement operations teams, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain high service levels.
• Drive process optimization, standardization, and innovative solutions that improve efficiency and controls.
• Support audits, reporting activities, and procurement governance requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Sourcing & purchasing

Operations management

Analytics & problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Why This Role Matters

You will lead a high-performing procurement team responsible for indirect sourcing, purchase order management, and procurement operations across Spain, selected North America plants, and the Philippines. In this role, you'll drive service excellence, build strong stakeholder partnerships, lead strategic sourcing initiatives, and help shape the future of procurement through continuous improvement and operational leadership.

What You Will Do

Lead day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring sourcing and purchasing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies.

Manage and develop a team of buyers, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.

Oversee critical contracts, supplier negotiations, and complex sourcing projects that deliver value to the business.

Monitor operational performance through metrics, reporting, and stakeholder reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Partner with category managers, procurement operations teams, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain high service levels.

Drive process optimization, standardization, and innovative solutions that improve efficiency and controls.

Support audits, reporting activities, and procurement governance requirements.

What We're Looking For

You must have Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.

You must have proven experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain operations.

You must have leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams.

You must have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment.

You must have analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results.

You must be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced global organization.

You must have knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, negotiations, and purchasing systems.

What Sets You Apart

You combine procurement expertise with a passion for people leadership. You proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and enhance the customer experience. You build trusted relationships across functions, regions, and cultures. You take ownership, navigate challenges confidently, and deliver solutions. You are energized by leading change and driving continuous improvement. You bring a strategic mindset while staying focused on operational excellence.

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