Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, business administration, Law or related fields;
• 5+ years of IT procurement experience demonstrated by a proven track record of success in multiple IT procurement projects (preferably related experience in software solution delivery and/or IT managed services/infrastructure/network projects

Technical Knowledge

• Experience in and knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of end to end IT procurement management;
• Experienced in establishing, planning, executing procedures related to procurement;
• Knowledgeable in the local and global IT vendor market;
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in planning and monitoring processes for IT capital projects,
• Experience in working with technical and project teams and driving initiatives;
• Ability to manage competing priorities on an ongoing basis, preferably in negotiating priorities and resolving conflicts; and
• Understanding of application programming, database, and system design especially for software solution delivery.
• Strong analytical skills, in particular, a proficiency in Excel, O365 and PowerApps. Experience in data analytics and data visualization tools is highly desired

Soft Skills

• Capable of working well with teams;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work within a diverse cultural environment;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Self-driven and can work with minimal supervision. Excellent and pleasing interpersonal skills, experience in customer support with a client-oriented attitude.

Certification (if applicable)

• Certification in procurement and ITIL preferred

Job Type: Fixed term

Contract length: 12 months

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pasig requiring employees to report onsite three times a week. If the user unit requires contractors to report to HQ, compliance is mandatory.

Work Schedule is from 8:00AM – 5:00PM Manila Time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of procurement strategies and plans, monitor progress against the annual procurement plan, and ensure timely updates of relevant information.
• Support procurement activities related to projects, operations, and field offices as required.
• Prepare and maintain regular reports on procurement activities, including tracking overall efficiency, key metrics, and performance indicators.
• Research and analyze procurement trends and supply market conditions to provide data-driven recommendations for decision-making and process improvements.
• Support the sourcing of local and international vendors by collecting, evaluating, and maintaining up-to-date information on potential and existing suppliers.