Procurement Manager (IT Hardware) | HYBRID | Ortigas

Analyze supply and demand trends to anticipate risks and ensure continuous availability of IT hardware.

Identify potential supply risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and plant visits to validate capabilities and support long-term scalability.

Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from accreditation and onboarding to performance management and termination.

Monitor supplier performance, identify gaps, and work collaboratively with vendors to meet complex category requirements.

Maintain strong, strategic partnerships with MBIC suppliers.

Perform detailed cost analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Lead negotiations and sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement value.

Leverage market intelligence and trends to support pricing and sourcing decisions.

Manage complex procurement requests and large-volume orders.

Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.

Provide strategic recommendations based on customer feedback and operational insights.

Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members.

Ensure effective workload distribution, performance management, and capability building within the team.

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or any business-related course.

Minimum of 5 years of end-to-end strategic procurement experience.

Proven experience handling IT hardware procurement categories.

Demonstrated people management experience, currently or previously leading a team.

Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is an advantage

Supply Management

Supplier Management

Cost Management and Negotiation

Risk Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management