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Procurement Specialist (Global Indirect Procurement) (TAGUIG CITY, PH, 1634) contract
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Reporting to: Cluster Category Manager, Global Indirect Procurement
Duty Post: Taguig City
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled
Procurement Specialist
This position will be responsible for management of local procurement activities across various M&S, IT and T&E categories within own cluster for JTI Philippines.The position also supports the organization in executing strategic procurement initiatives, such as consolidating requirements, conducting bidding processes, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.Additionally, this role contributes to category development and ensures the implementation of effective procurement strategies in close collaboration with business partners. Secures the supply of goods and services required by the organization to the specified quality, service and cost criteria through the implementation of harmonized and consistent sourcing strategies. .
As the Procurement Specialist in the area of Global Indirect Procurement, you will:
- Recommends and executes procurement strategies for categories in scope of his/her responsibility. Responsible for local procurement, purchasing & timely delivery of materials and services in line with the requirements of JTI entities in Philippines as well support Regional and Global activities. Ensures all effective tools are utilized for a complete procurement process and proper documentation relating to the process is filed and maintained. All tasks are done in line with the relevant policies and procedures.
- Resolves issues related to vendor performance in delivery of goods and services. Supports the Payment Team in procurement related concerns on payments, closing documents, etc.
- Regularly maintains procurement related analytical reports. Supports decision making process of their supervisor and internal customers.
- Manages existing supplier base in his/her respective area. Maintain effective communication with vendors. Regularly assesses supplier performance and communicates it to internal customers and assessed vendors to constantly improve customer-buyer-vendor relationship and vendor performance.
- Monitor compliance with corporate procurement policies, code of conduct, operating guidelines, local regulations and visibility for corporate audit as well as JSOX requirements.
- Support their supervisor and category managers in ad hoc procurement activities in accordance with the sourcing plan (such as Identification of requirements, support supplier bidding and negotiation processes, as well as agrees on commercial conditions by utilizing his/her negotiation skills) to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters/conditions for products and services are attained.
- Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, tasks as assigned by their supervisor and shows professionalism in all aspects of work.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in any related field
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3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in Indirect Categories (Marketing, Sales, Services, IT, Travel, Events, etc.)
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Strong ability to work with procurement systems, data analysis, and sourcing toolsProficient in
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MS Office; SAP experience is a plus
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Strong skills in Procurement, Purchasing, Relationship Building, Customer Service, Reporting, Stakeholder Management, and Communication
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Project management experience is an advantage
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Willing to do field work for events from time to time
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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