Procure assigned services at the most competitive terms and ensure timely delivery of required services while complying with the company's purchasing policies and procedures

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with contractors and proponents
• Conduct pre-bid meetings and site and plant visits when necessary
• Request for quotations; and evaluate and negotiate prices, terms and conditions to get the best value for money
• Review scope of work and other bid documents received from the project proponents
• Coordinates with the proponent for clarifications on the project and pre-bid meeting schedule
• Prepares list of contractors to invite for approval of Top Management
• Sends out Request for Quotations (RFQ) to Contractors
• Attends pre-bid / clarification meeting whenever necessary
• Reviews bid evaluation of the proponents
• Facilitates negotiation meeting
• Handles initial negotiation of contract price, if necessary, and or improvement of contract terms with contractors
• Endorses contract award to Management
• Initiates development of contract forms/formats specific to the nature of work of the projects handled
• Prepares contract documents and coordinates with Legal and Finance departments on provisions of contract. Routes for approval and distributes notarized copies
• Assists in the administrative aspects of contract execution particularly on the commercial terms
• Assists the Manager and VP for Procurement in the implementation of various Technical, Legal and Environmental provisions/the Contract Agreement during discussion with Contractors/Vendors/Consultants, etc.
• Reviews field change authorizations (FCAs), cost estimates, contract job appraisals and other contract related documents (e.g. waiver, etc.) as required and routes for approval
• If necessary, follows up with proponent all billings of the contractor until 100% payment is done
• Prepares weekly status update of projects being handled
• Initiates and maintains professional relationship with actual and potential vendors/contractors
• Maintains close communication and coordination with proponents and contractors

• Must have a Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering, Accounting, Management, Social Sciences      
• Preferably with at least one (1) year experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management             
• Must have the ability to assimilate technical information, assess market trend/supply vulnerability, choose the appropriate procurement strategy
• Must be computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Must be able to work well with suppliers, contractors, government agencies, end users, and other support group within the company