Technical Procurement Architect

Innoland Development Corporation; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Innoland Development Corporation seeks a procurement professional with an Architecture background to review PRS/JORS and POs, negotiate with suppliers, and support vendor management. The role emphasizes cost reduction, market research, and cross-functional collaboration within property development and construction teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Architecture and has 2–3 years of related experience, with strong communication and analytical abilities to drive procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Architecture; licensed status is an advantage.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in procurement/related industry.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement officer to review and process PRS, JORS, and POs for assigned categories.
• Provide technical/commercial support to Purchasing Officers to improve product knowledge.
• Negotiate to obtain competitive prices from suppliers and contractors.
• Coordinate with vendors during bidding events and assess tenders/quotations.
• Participate in vendor accreditation and performance reviews.
• Support research on market trends and supplier alternatives.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and report updates as required.

Skills

Architecture degree

Quantity Surveying

Procurement tools

Strategic procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Construction methods

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Job description:

Preferably Bachelor's degree in Architecture (licensed an advantage)

Years of Experience:

At least two (3) year experience in the same industry

Core Competencies:

• QS background an advantage
• Knowledge in Procurement tools and systems
• Expertise in strategic procurement
• Knowledge in contract management
• Negotiating skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• With Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction methodology management
• Can work under pressure, multi-tasking, adaptable/flexible, with initiative and high Integrity

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

On Procurement Process

• Assist the procurement officer and or buyer to review, validate and process all requests (PRS & JORS) and purchase orders (PO) of the assigned categories/trade. Make sure that all information to source the category is well indicated.
• Provide technical / commercial assistance to Purchasing Officers and Commodity Buyers to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.
• Actively participates on negotiation to reduce the cost and ensure a competitive price from suppliers, contractors and service providers to secure competitive price.

• In cases of bidding events, assist the procurement team assigned for the coordination with vendors or any kind of support needed to complete the event.
• Assess tenders and quotations from potential vendors.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.

On Vendor Accreditation and Management

• Actively participate in vendor performance reviews and accreditation.
• Practice strategic sourcing to acquire materials, supplies and all services related to property management, real estate general construction and subsidiaries. And facilitates product presentation.
• May able to evaluate vendor’s billing and provides assistance with the suppliers and contractors in collection of payment.
• Maintain a good relationship with the suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required

On Procurement Planning, Research and Development

• Research the current trends on the market related to the categories assigned to him/her and benchmark prices as a basis for negotiation.
• To provide strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations by exploring alternate sources for goods and materials.
• Creates and delivers presentation of proposed alternate sources for goods and materials to the stakeholders for approval.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.

On Relationship Management

• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities.
• Attend meetings and update others on issues or concerns.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications