Assistant Vice President-Maxigroup Procurement

Job Description

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR MAXIGROUP PROCUREMENT

Pay Grade Level: Assistant Vice President

Leadership Responsibility: Leads MaxiGroup Procurement Department, cross-functional teams and individual contributors

Reporting Line: Senior Assistant Vice President for Admin and Procurement

Position Accountability Statement:

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the organization’s procurement function. Reporting both to the Senior Assistant Vice President for Admin & Procurement and Chief Operating Officer (COO), the AVP will lead the development and execution of comprehensive procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.

This role will manage a team of procurement leaders, including the Procurement Governance Manager and Strategic Procurement Manager, driving excellence in procurement governance, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across all categories.

The AVP will ensure that procurement processes are efficient, transparent, and compliant with all applicable regulations, while optimizing supplier relationships and minimizing procurement risks.

Broad Responsibility Highlights:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Procurement to lead the organization’s procurement function and drive procurement excellence.

This leadership role will oversee procurement strategies across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, optimizing supplier performance, and leading a team of procurement professionals. The AVP will collaborate with senior leadership to define procurement goals, develop long-term strategies, and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities, including governance, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.

The AVP will also play a critical role in maintaining compliance, mitigating procurement risks, and delivering value across the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and execute the overall procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational goals.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing procurement team, including Procurement Governance and Strategic Procurement Managers.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish procurement-related KPIs, objectives, and metrics that drive performance.

• Procurement Governance & Compliance:

• Oversee procurement governance to ensure that policies, procedures, and systems align with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement guidelines, ethical standards, and industry regulations.

• Monitor and report on procurement performance to ensure continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple categories (Indirect MRO & Vehicles, Medical Supplies & Services, IT & Communication, Projects & Services, Third-Party Management, and Consultancy & Outsourced Services).

• Optimize procurement spend through cost-effective sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and long-term partnerships.

• Drive category management excellence by collaborating with key stakeholders to define needs, evaluate suppliers, and ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Supplier Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality, performance, and value delivery.

• Lead supplier performance reviews and continuously monitor supplier effectiveness, addressing performance gaps as needed.

• Promote supplier innovation and value-added services through effective relationship management and collaboration.

• Procurement Process Improvement:

• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, focusing on procurement efficiency, automation, and system optimization.

• Identify and implement best practices in procurement processes to deliver operational efficiency and cost savings.

• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the procurement team to optimize the procurement lifecycle.

• Risk Management & Mitigation:

• Proactively manage procurement risks, including supply chain disruptions, cost volatility, and vendor-related risks.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply and minimize exposure to procurement-related risks.

• Monitor external market trends and developments to anticipate and address potential procurement risks.

• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Finance, Legal, Operations, and IT to ensure alignment on procurement strategies and requirements.

• Provide strategic guidance and support for major organizational projects and initiatives that require procurement involvement.

• Ensure seamless collaboration across departments to drive procurement excellence and meet organizational objectives.

• Other tasks:

• Performs other related functions that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Chief Operating Officer (COO).

STANDARD RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTS

• Strives to embody, commits to support, and deliver the quality policy, objectives and initiatives of the organization;

• Communicates, engages, directs, and supports people to contribute to the Governance and Resilience effectiveness;

• Demonstrates commitment to customers by ensuring applicable statutory and regulatory requirements are determined, understood and consistently met;

• Abides by the Governance and Resilience policies and procedures for the effective management and control of its processes; and

• Promotes and utilizes the Process Approach and Risk-based Thinking at work.

Performs other RELATED functions that may be assigned BY THE IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR

Desired Competencies:

• Leadership and People Management: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, providing direction, mentoring, and support to achieve organizational goals.

• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Expertise in managing complex categories, developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Negotiation Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, reduce costs, and build strong supplier relationships.

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Strong analytical abilities to interpret procurement data, assess risks, and develop actionable insights.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers to drive performance, quality, and cost-efficiency.

• Compliance and Risk Management: In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management best practices.

• Change Management: Skilled in driving organizational change, improving procurement processes, and implementing best practices.

• Project Management: Strong project management capabilities to oversee cross-functional initiatives, manage resources, and meet deadlines.

• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with senior leadership and internal stakeholders.

Professional Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related fields. A Master’s degree (e.g. MBA, MSCM, or equivalent) is preferred. Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CISCP, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial role overseeing procurement teams.

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement governance.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex procurement processes, large-scale projects, and vendor performance.

• Expertise in procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Oracle).

• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and procurement data analytics.

• Strong project management skills and experience with procurement-related project delivery.

Job Snapshot Updated Date 20-10-2026 Job ID Job_631 Section/Unit Procurement Department

Location

Maxicare-Head Office, Makati City, Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

Experience

10 - 15 Years Employee Type Manager

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