Title:  Procurement Specialist (LIMA,Batangas)

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Reporting to: Cluster Category Manager

Duty Post: LIMA, Batangas 

Application Duration: This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled. 

Procurement Specialist 

This role handles local procurement for different service categories like Facility Management, Corporate Communications, Security, and more for JTI Philippines. It involves running bids, negotiating with suppliers, and supporting strategic sourcing projects. The role also works closely with different teams to make sure we get the right goods and services at the best value.

As the Procurement Specialist, you will: 

1) 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. 

2) 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.

3) Regularly maintains purchasing related analytical reports. Supports decision making process of their supervisor and internal customers. 

4) 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.

5) Monitor compliance with corporate procurement policies, code of conduct, operating guidelines, local regulations and visibility for corporate audit as well as JSOX requirements.

6) 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.

7) Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, tasks as assigned by their supervisor and shows professionalism in all aspects of work.

Who are we looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree 
• Work Experience: 3-5 years buying experience
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (both spoken and written).

• Technical Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office tools

  • Experience with SAP and eProcurement platforms (e.g., Ivalua)

  • Strong system utilization and analytical skills for sourcing and procurement activities

• Functional Skills

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making

  • Strong negotiation and deal structuring skills

  • Financial analysis

  • Effective communication and presentation skills

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management

  • Time and project management

  • Business partnering with internal and external stakeholders

  • Ability to identify and drive process improvements

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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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