PURPOSE
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Sourcing Specialist will play a vital part in driving cost savings and optimizing our supplier network. He/she will identify, evaluate, and negotiate with qualified vendors to secure goods and services required by the organization, ensuring both competitive pricing and quality standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct pre-qualification process to optimize or narrow down the vendors to be invited to RFP or RFQ.
- Float a competitive tender/bidding through RFP or RFQ for goods/services that have standard technical specifications.
- Propose supplier selection/market scan and evaluation criteria in coordination with the end user and jointly approved by user department and Procurement department.
- Conduct technical and commercial evaluation, in coordination with the user/technical team based on criteria set by user department. While the commercial evaluation will be in accordance with the Finance.
- Perform negotiations with a minimum of three (3) suppliers.
- Establish negotiation objectives, targets, and priorities.
- Evaluate negotiation outcomes and confirm acceptable negotiated outcomes.
- Award bid and coordinate with Vendor Management team for contract creation.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration and accounting
Minimum Experience/Training
- At least 2 years’ experience in sourcing or procurement role
Competency
- Proficiency in sourcing and vendor selection
- Strong understanding of sourcing principles, negotiation techniques, and contract management.
- Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of ERP system or any bidding platform
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Will be assigned in Bacoor, Cavite
- Maybe required to travel in coordination with the Project Manager
- Maybe required to work beyond business hours to meet deadlines or for travel