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Title:  Procurement Officer (Process & Technology)

The Procurement Officer (Process & Technology) is responsible for the effective management, implementation, and optimization of procurement technology solutions. This role ensures that key procurement technology platforms and tools are effectively designed & implemented, and efficiently utilized to streamline procurement processes, enhance data visibility & governance, and enable the division's key initiatives. The Officer will act as a liaison between the Procurement team and business technology (BT), ensuring seamless integration and user adoption of procurement technologies.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Implementation and Training

    • Support and drive the implementation of procurement technology solutions (new or enhancements), including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment.

    • Develop (with third-party resources) and deliver training programs for internal and external stakeholders on the use of procurement technology tools.

    • Create (with third-party resources) and maintain user documentation and training materials.

  2. System Administration and Maintenance

    • Manage the functional end of procurement technology systems, including source-to-contract and e-procurement platforms, and supplier relationship management (SRM) tools.

    • Oversee system configurations, updates, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.

    • Support monitoring of system performance and identify areas for improvement.

  3. Data Management and Analysis

    • Ensure data accuracy and integrity within procurement technology systems.

    • Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights into procurement performance and identify trends.

    • Analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for process improvements.

  4. Stakeholder Collaboration

    • Collaborate with BT and third-party resources to ensure seamless integration of procurement technology solutions.

    • Act as a liaison between the procurement team and procurement technology vendors.

    • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders (system users) to address technology-related concerns or requirements and provide support.

  5. Vendor Management

    • Assist in the evaluation and selection of procurement technology vendors.

    • Assist in monitoring vendor performance and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).

  6. Process Improvement

    • Identify and recommend opportunities to improve procurement processes through the use of technology.

    • Lead/support process improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with best practices.

    • Document and update procurement technology-related processes.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.

  • Has at least 3-5 years of experience in procurement.

  • Must have experience in Ivalua, SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, GEP.

  • Good command of English language; can communicate well with other divisions and departments, contractors and suppliers.

  • Able to do in-depth cost analysis and to weigh advantages/disadvantages of given transactions.

  • Able to make quick, objective and logical decisions on matters relating to the quality, quantity, price and timing of purchases in the best interest of the company.

  • Willing to be assigned in Ortigas, Pasig (hybrid set-up).

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