Procurement Manager IT Hardware HYBRID Ortigas

Job Description

The Procurement Manager (IT Hardware) plays a strategic leadership role in managing assigned procurement categories, with a strong focus on IT hardware sourcing and supplier partnerships. This role is responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, ensuring cost efficiency, supply reliability, and long-term value creation. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the Procurement Manager secures sustainable capacity and availability from a curated pool of Market Best-in-Class (MBIC) vendors to support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Supply & Risk Management

• Analyze supply and demand trends to anticipate risks and ensure continuous availability of IT hardware.
• Identify potential supply risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and plant visits to validate capabilities and support long-term scalability.
  
  
  

• Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from accreditation and onboarding to performance management and termination.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify gaps, and work collaboratively with vendors to meet complex category requirements.
• Maintain strong, strategic partnerships with MBIC suppliers.
  
  
  

• Perform detailed cost analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead negotiations and sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement value.
• Leverage market intelligence and trends to support pricing and sourcing decisions.
  
  
  

• Manage complex procurement requests and large-volume orders.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on customer feedback and operational insights.
  
  
  

• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members.
• Ensure effective workload distribution, performance management, and capability building within the team.
  
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or any business-related course.
• Minimum of 5 years of end-to-end strategic procurement experience.
• Proven experience handling IT hardware procurement categories.
• Demonstrated people management experience, currently or previously leading a team.
• Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is an advantage
  
  
  

• Supply Management
• Supplier Management
• Cost Management and Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management