Jr. Procurement Category Specialist

Education

Bachelor's degree holder preferably in engineering, business administration, commerce, or other relevant discipline; or a relevant combination of formal qualifications and additional specialized study.

Qualifications

Experience:
• With at least one (1) supply chain experience.

Trainings:
MUST:
• Introduction to SAP - Material Management Module
• SRM & CLM Process / Usage Orientation

Preferred:
• Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
• MS Office Applications

Traits/Attitudes/Other Skills: 
• Supply and Demand Planning skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of Request-to-Pay modules in ERP 
• Ability to apply statistical tools and analytics experience with Telco network or Capital Projects demand planning are a plus.
• Knowledge in different replenishment models for different SKU segments
• Knowledge in General Terms and Conditions / Frame Service Agreements (Simple Contracts) 
• Organization planning skills, ability to balance immediate/long-term priorities and multitasking skills are a plus
• Resourceful in obtaining data and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use spreadsheets and data management / analytics tools 
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Builds and leverages relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive supply chain action plans

Other Qualifications (license, certification, trade tests, others)
• Must pass the test/s as stated in the HR Assessment Matrix.
 

Duties and Reponsibilities

BASIC SCOPE:
An employee who performs purchasing activities which includes but not limited to gathering of supplier information, proposal, and/or bid, spend analysis, and supplier negotiations for the PLDT Group, as assigned by the Head.

• Assists in preparation of Demand and/or Supply Plan. 
• Collects spend/supplier data and performs basic analysis.
• Assists in facilitating demand/supply planning meeting to achieve consensus on the supply and demand plans.
• Assists in collaboration with the cross-functional team to review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Plans, and Issues. 
• Supports in performing market and supplier analysis to understand key business drivers.
• Conducts Commercial Evaluation to support procurement activities and decision-making.
• Prepares RFx, supplier response analysis, RFx comparison, RFX evaluation and supplier negotiation/selection and Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions determination. 
• Coordinates with end users and relevant business units to gather required information (e.g. technical specifications, scope of work, etc).
• Supports procurement process improvement, reporting, and governance activities as required.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

*RFX = Request for Information/Proposal/Quote/Bid