IT Procurement Manager
The IT Procurement Manager is a strategic leader responsible for managing assigned procurement categories and driving value through effective sourcing and strong supplier partnerships. This role oversees the end-to-end procurement process, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure sustainable capacity and supply from a curated pool of Market Best-in-Class (MBIC) vendors. By focusing on cost efficiency, supply reliability, and value creation, the Procurement Manager plays a key role in securing competitive advantage and delivering impact for the customers.
Key Responsibilities
Supply & Risk Management
Analyze supply and demand trends, identify potential risks, and recommend solutions to maintain sustainable capacity and availability from MBIC suppliers.
Conduct supplier evaluations and plant visits to validate capabilities and support long-term growth initiatives.
Supplier Management
Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from accreditation to termination.
Monitor supplier performance, address gaps, and collaborate to meet complex category requirements.
Cost Management
Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Leverage market trends and negotiation strategies to optimize procurement value across categories.
Customer Relationship Management
Handle complex orders and respond to customer inquiries with strategic insights.
Recommend process improvements based on feedback and ensure alignment with business needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or any Business-related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of strategic, end-to-end procurement experience.
Procurement or Supply Chain certification is an advantage.
Demonstrated competence in Supply Management, Supplier Management, Cost Management, Negotiation, Risk Management, and Stakeholder Relationship Management.
Willingness to work in Ortigas, Pasig (hybrid set-up).
In 1990, a group of HR practitioners gathered to realize a common vision – to promote a continuous cycle of providing careers to professionals. Motivated by passion and fueled by entrepreneurial spirit, Searchers & Staffers was born serving the professional and executive hiring needs of various business partners.
Through the years, the company was able to develop a robust network of candidates for various positions and levels. We managed hiring demands across all industries. This provided us the opportunity to work with Filipino and multinational clients in the areas of Consumer Sales & Distribution, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Shipping, among others.
2012 saw the company changing its name to We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp. Adapting to the times, it has been our advocacy to train young professionals to become instruments in bringing talents and client-companies together. Our recruitment efforts go beyond searching and placing. We nurture relationships and offer services that aim to add value to any organization’s hiring process. We are driven by a purpose: to become our clients’ dependable Talent Acquisition Partner and our candidates’ Career Partners.