Category Sourcing Associate

Join to apply for the Category Sourcing Associate role at AboitizPower 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job ID: 3212 Location: Calauan Company: AP Renewables Inc. Department: SCM Shared Services Employment Type: Fixed Term Work Arrangement: Hybrid Will be responsible for the successful implementation and execution of Category Planning activities focused on Power Generation requirements, including the development of category strategies, opportunity prioritization, strategic sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and vendor performance management in collaboration with key stakeholders. The role aims to create competitive advantage through first-cost and total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction, improved reliability, and value chain integration, while also supporting procurement operations in achieving their objectives and targets. Category Sourcing Plan Strategization Create category planning activities focusing on Power Generation requirements by collaborating with the identified stakeholders to assess opportunities and ensure business alignment with Management strategy, goals and objectives Identify initiatives and opportunities that will generate value in terms of savings and operational efficiency by utilizing spend, commodity and market analytics, existing contracts and vendor performance data through collaboration with Business Services or the Supply Planning Analyst Engage and coordinate with functional subject matter experts, such as legal, tax, finance, risk, etc., in support of procurement Operations initiatives Conduct supply chain risk assessments to ensure continuity of supply and other identified supply risks are mitigated Utilize various methods (i.e. SWOT, Porter’s Forces, etc.) to develop category plans and sourcing strategies based on analysis of available data Prioritize opportunities, create Category Sourcing Plans and regularly communicate plans and progress to ensure alignment and influence the broad adoption of category strategies Implement long-term and short-term category and procurement strategies for the assigned category Identify suitable suppliers and develop sourcing strategy based on analysis of available data Category Sourcing Plan Execution Draft bidding documents/terms and conditions based on the specifications, scope of work and risk analysis and service level expectations of the technical, legal and commercial team Perform RFP processes including identifying and inviting potential bidders, conduct pre-bid conferences and project clarifications Conduct commercial analysis of received proposals including but not limited to: First Cost, Total Cost of Ownership, Compliance to Terms and Conditions, Risk Assessment and Procurement Operations and Value Chain viability Package overall evaluation of received proposals including commercial and proponent’s technical evaluations, and create agreements with stakeholders on prioritization of options Prepare and coordinate negotiation strategies with technical, legal and other stakeholders. This includes determination of negotiation specifics (targets, concessions, leverages, etc.) Lead negotiation activities for items under the assigned commodities or category Endorse and secure Management approval for sourcing projects under his/her category Draft supply and service contracts based on negotiation results, including collaboration with legal and technical teams to ensure all salient points are consistent with technical, company and regulatory requirements Facilitate contract execution as required by company and regulatory requirements Conduct contract roll‑outs and process clarifications to all stakeholders and suppliers to ensure proper and smooth project implementation and alignment Vendor Management Activities Foster professional and good relationships with suppliers including resolving supplier, delivery, payment, gap identification & process improvements, and other contractual issues Support implementation of vendor performance reviews Facilitate supplier performance management to ensure compliance against service level agreements Lead monitoring, improvement, compliance tracking, issue resolution of vendor performances Review, analyze and execute the renewal of agreement, re‑negotiation or resourcing activities Track and report savings results and supplier performance information SCM Group Support Regularly communicate plans and progress to the whole SCM Group and other Business Units to ensure alignment and influence adoption of cost reduction strategies Work with Procurement and other Supply Chain teams to ensure strategies and contract management execution provide procurement results that are critical to Operations Provide functional and operational guidance for procurement and Business Services Support the various Supply Chain teams to attain their targets and objectives as required Minimum Qualifications Must be a Bachelor’s Degree holder in any four-year course, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain Management At least 1 year of professional experience in Supply Chain Management or related fields, or at least 1 year of experience in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing One (1) vacant position available in Calauan, Laguna Seniority level Entry level Employment type Contract Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Utilities Get notified about new Category Associate jobs in Calauan, Calabarzon, Philippines . #J-18808-Ljbffr