Purchasing Manager (Non-Raw Materials/ Technical Procurement)

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of Non-Raw Materials, including Indirect Materials, MRO, Repair & Maintenance items, Construction Materials, Mechanical & Electrical items, equipment, spare parts, and other operational requirements. The role will also serve as a Technical Buyer, providing technical expertise in evaluating specifications, sourcing suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities for Non-Raw Materials, including MRO, indirect materials, construction, mechanical, electrical, spare parts, tools, equipment, and other operational requirements.
• Serve as a Technical Buyer for Repair & Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, and other technical requirements.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scope of work, and other technical requirements to ensure appropriate sourcing.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop reliable local and international suppliers.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs, bid comparisons, technical evaluations, commercial evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions to achieve the best value for the company.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, Production, Finance, Stores, and other departments to ensure timely and appropriate procurement.
• Manage procurement for CAPEX, construction projects, equipment, and major technical requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, technical compliance, and responsiveness.
• Ensure timely procurement of critical spare parts and MRO materials to prevent operational disruptions and equipment downtime.
• Utilize SAP for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier information, procurement transactions, monitoring, and purchasing reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timely updating of procurement information in SAP and maintain complete purchasing documentation.
• Develop, review, standardize, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, workflows, and controls to enhance efficiency, transparency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation, simplification, cost reduction, and cycle-time improvement within the procurement process.
• Lead initiatives for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, standardization, and value engineering.
• Establish and monitor procurement KPIs and use data and SAP reports to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval processes, specifications, budgets, and internal controls.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Non-Raw Materials Purchasing team, promoting accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present procurement performance, savings, supplier evaluation, process improvement, and other purchasing-related reports to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other Engineering-related fields.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Purchasing/Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing, FMCG, food, agricultural, or industrial environment.
• At least 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory procurement role.
• Strong experience in procurement of MRO, Indirect Materials, Repair & Maintenance items, Construction Materials, Mechanical & Electrical items, Equipment, Spare Parts, and other Non-Raw Materials.
• Strong technical understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Construction, and related industrial materials and equipment.
• Proven experience in Technical Buying, supplier sourcing, bid evaluation, and commercial negotiation.
• Experience in CAPEX procurement, construction projects, equipment procurement, and technical services is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience and working knowledge of SAP Procurement/Purchasing processes is required.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Excel, including procurement reporting and data analysis.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, supplier management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve procurement processes, systems, and controls.
• Willingness to relocate in Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Key Performance Indicators

• Procurement Cost Savings
• On-Time Delivery
• Supplier Performance
• Purchase Price Variance
• Procurement Cycle Time
• Critical Material Availability
• Supplier Quality & Compliance
• CAPEX/Project Procurement Performance
• SAP Data & Procurement Transaction Accuracy
• Procurement Process Improvement
• Procurement Policy & Process Compliance