Vendor Management Manager

ATRAM; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATRAM seeks a Vendor Management Manager to drive smarter procurement decisions and stronger supplier partnerships. You will work with the Group Financial Controller and business units to improve purchasing decisions, supplier performance, and vendor governance across the organization.

The role focuses on cost efficiency, effective contract management, and robust internal controls, ensuring reliable supplier relationships and transparent practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 3+ years in procurement, vendor management, finance, or internal control.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, internal controls, supplier management, and related-party screening.
• Excellent negotiation skills, business judgment, and ability to influence stakeholders across units.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement governance and cost efficiency through reviews, benchmarking, and spend analysis.
• Strengthen supplier governance with due diligence, accreditation, and performance monitoring.
• Improve contract management and documentation to support accountability and continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Integrity

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Role Summary:

Play a key role in driving smarter procurement decisions and building strong supplier partnerships at ATRAM. As a Vendor Management Manager, you'll help the organization achieve greater value from its supplier relationships while strengthening procurement governance, cost efficiency, and operational controls. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and business units, you'll contribute to effective purchasing decisions, reliable supplier performance, and transparent vendor management practices across the organization.

What Business Outcomes the Role is Responsible for:

• Drive Procurement Excellence & Cost Efficiency: Deliver value through effective procurement reviews, supplier negotiations, cost benchmarking, and spend analysis while ensuring timely purchasing decisions and adherence to internal controls.
• Strengthen Supplier Governance & Performance: Build a reliable and compliant supplier network through effective accreditation, due diligence, related-party screening, and performance monitoring that minimize risks and support quality service delivery.
• Enhance Contract Management & Operational Efficiency: Ensure accurate, secure, and accessible contract records, proactive renewal monitoring, and efficient documentation processes that strengthen accountability and business continuity.

What We're Looking for in a Successful Candidate:

• Relevant Education & Experience: Holds a bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, finance, or internal control. Experience in financial services is an advantage.
• Commercial & Governance Expertise: Applies strong knowledge of procurement processes, internal controls, supplier management, and related-party transaction requirements, supported by analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications to drive informed commercial decisions.
• Negotiation & Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrates strong negotiation skills, sound commercial judgment, integrity, and attention to detail, with the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and build productive relationships across business units.