Head of Procurement
On-siteMakati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Job Summary
Own end-to-end procurement strategy including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management while partnering with Network Operations, Delivery, IT, and Finance to forecast needs. Build and manage relationships with infrastructure, telecom, and technology vendors by leading negotiations on pricing, terms, and SLAs to secure value. Develop a vendor management framework with performance scorecards and review cadences, then evaluate and onboard new suppliers based on technical fit and commercial terms. Drive procurement automation by implementing e-procurement platforms and optimizing purchase order workflows. Manage budgets, drive cost optimization, and mitigate supply chain risks such as equipment shortages and lead-time volatility. Coach and mentor the procurement team to scale the function alongside business growth.
Required Qualifications
- Head of Procurement experience, or Senior Procurement Manager experience ready to step into a leadership role
- Experience in infrastructure and/or telecom procurement or supply chain
- Experience building vendor scorecards, formal SLAs, and regular supplier review cycles
- Demonstrated experience negotiating vendor pricing, terms, and SLAs, and managing supplier performance
- Working knowledge of procurement software/tools (e.g., e-procurement platforms, purchase order/approval workflows)
- Experience building or maturing a procurement function, including coaching and developing a team
- Experience procuring for network buildouts (fiber, wireless, data center equipment)
- Existing relationships with telecom/infrastructure vendors in the Philippines or APAC region
- Track record of scaling a procurement function from the ground up, including automation/digitization initiatives and team development
- A tech-savvy, "geek" profile with genuine interest in the technology and infrastructure being sourced, not just contract management
Desired Qualifications
- Procurement experience outside the Philippines is a plus
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