Procurement Head

Job Description : PROCUREMENT HEAD PHULIPPINES An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced procurement professional to take on the pivotal role of Head of Procurement in Ortigas. As the Head of Procurement, you will be entrusted with overseeing the entire procurement and vendor management lifecycle, driving cost optimisation, and establishing robust supplier partnerships that support operational and financial objectives. What you'll do: As Head of Procurement based in Ortigas, you will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s approach to sourcing goods and services by implementing best-in-class vendor management strategies. Design and develop comprehensive vendor management strategies including policies, controls, and supplier audit practices to ensure optimal performance across all procurement activities. Lead regular reviews and audits of vendors and suppliers to assess performance, compliance, and alignment with organisational goals. Build strategic relationships with critical suppliers while developing a robust pipeline of potential vendors to support future business needs. Oversee the end-to-end process of vendor selection, accreditation or onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding to maintain high standards throughout the supplier lifecycle. Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favourable terms, service levels, and costs that align with both operational requirements and financial targets. Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, and other departments to review contracts for clarity, compliance, enforceability, and risk mitigation. Manage all procurement activities to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality assurance, and timely delivery of goods and services essential for business continuity. Work cross-functionally with various departments to plan and execute procurement strategies that drive operational excellence. Champion continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes to enhance efficiency and value creation across the organisation. Identify potential risks within procurement operations and implement effective mitigation strategies while ensuring strict adherence to legal regulations and internal controls. What you bring: To excel as Head of Procurement you will bring extensive experience from supply chain management roles where you have specialised in both procurement strategy development and hands-on vendor management. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field demonstrating foundational knowledge required for effective procurement leadership. At least seven years’ experience in supply chain management with specialisation in procurement or vendor management ideally gained within FMCG, fintech, digital lending or similar digital industries. A minimum of five years’ experience managing teams with at least four direct reports showcasing your ability to nurture talent within a collaborative environment. Proven track record negotiating large-scale contracts and managing complex supplier portfolios reflecting your analytical mindset and attention to detail. Willingness to work onsite five days per week at Ortigas Center ensuring dependable presence for team leadership and cross-departmental collaboration. Deep understanding of end-to-end vendor management or procurement cycles enabling you to design efficient processes that deliver results. High level of integrity coupled with unwavering commitment to compliance supporting ethical decision-making throughout all procurement activities. Excellent interpersonal communication skills allowing you to build trust-based relationships both internally across teams and externally with suppliers from diverse backgrounds. Strong analytical abilities combined with negotiation skills financial acumen and data-driven thinking empowering you to make informed decisions that benefit the organisation as a whole. Experience working effectively within cross-functional teams including those comprising different nationalities fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

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