Associate Director - Global Procurement

Associate Director – Global Procurement

Location: Taguig City
Work Setup: Onsite, Morning Shift
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Summary

The Associate Director – Global Procurement is responsible for leading procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives across key categories to support overall business objectives. The role focuses on driving cost efficiency, strengthening supplier partnerships, and ensuring effective procurement operations. It also plays a key role in aligning procurement strategies with business needs while ensuring compliance, governance, and continuous improvement across sourcing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing activities across assigned categories
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals and cost optimization targets
• Manage supplier sourcing, negotiations, and contract lifecycle management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and governance standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as finance, operations, and supply chain teams
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular evaluations and reviews
• Prepare procurement reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for management review
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and sourcing processes
• Provide leadership and guidance to procurement teams as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field
• Strong experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
• Experience handling regional or international procurement is an advantage
• Proven experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and procurement strategy
• Leadership experience handling teams or large procurement portfolios is preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in FMCG, retail, shared services, or auditing firms is a plus