Supplier Relationship Manager, Indirect (Portuguese Speaker)

Our brand, Lennor Metier Consulting, a DOLE-licensed headhunting and recruitment agency in the Philippines, is proud to partner with a global chemical manufacturing company in their search for a Supplier Relationship Manager, Indirect (Portuguese Speaker) based in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

Work Setup: Hybrid (Monday to Friday)

Shift Schedule: Night Shift

Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa

The role

The Supplier Relationship Manager, Indirect will lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management initiatives across indirect procurement categories within a global shared services environment. This role is heavily focused on high-value commercial negotiations, contract management, and CAPEX procurement initiatives, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and strategic sourcing expertise.

Your Responsibilities:

• Execute sourcing strategies across indirect procurement categories including MRO, PPE, tools, consumables, facility services, and CAPEX-related requirements
• Lead high-level commercial negotiations and contract development to secure favorable pricing, terms, and risk mitigation strategies
• Manage supplier relationships, onboarding, performance reviews, and supplier development initiatives
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities, supplier consolidation, and sourcing efficiencies
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives including RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract renewals
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions aligned with business objectives
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to support sourcing decisions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, reporting, and systems
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Utilize procurement systems for sourcing activities, contract management, PO processing, and reporting

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of solid experience in indirect materials procurement within a global or multinational industrial/manufacturing environment
• Proven expertise in commercial contract negotiation and strategic sourcing (non-negotiable requirement)
• Strong background handling CAPEX procurement and high-value sourcing initiatives
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier management
• Strong exposure to indirect procurement categories such as MRO, PPE, consumables, tools, facility services, and industrial indirect materials
• Proficiency in procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, or similar platforms
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a matrixed global organization
• Portuguese language proficiency required (professional working proficiency, business fluency, or native-level preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement reporting tools

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