Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager will be a key driver in maximizing value, efficiency, and quality across Decathlon Philippines' non-merchandise supply chain (e.g., store construction, logistics services, IT, facilities, and indirect goods, etc). This role involves developing and executing strategic sourcing plans, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in cost reduction, operational excellence, and supplier performance management within a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Defining & Deploying Local Purchasing Strategies:

• Design and deploy family or segment purchasing strategies at a local level when business needs or supplier markets are local.

• Ensure the local purchasing strategy is fully aligned with the targets of the Decathlon Group Purchasing Strategy.

• Challenge business on their specifications and needs to increase synergies with current categories and families at the United Level.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management:

• Develop and implement country-level sourcing strategies for indirect purchase categories to achieve optimal cost, quality, and service levels.

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis such as benchmarking per spend category, spend analysis, and category segmentation.

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contractualization phases in collaboration with pertinent stakeholders and within budget.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Conduct formal suppliers' evaluations and check their compliance to ESG legislations and Decathlon’s Code of Conduct for all new and 100% of critical suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance using defined metrics, conducting regular business reviews to ensure adherence to contractual terms and continuous improvement.

• Organize Strategic and Operational Suppliers' Reviews and monitor their global performance and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Strive to reduce the number of suppliers in the database and drive local supplier market intelligence.

Negotiation & Contract Management:

• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, quality standards, and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Ensure all contracts are meticulously documented, legally sound, and tracked for renewal or expiration.

Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to Decathlon's internal policies, financial controls, and ethical sourcing guidelines.

• Ensure proper implementation of local bidding policies with the category managers through close coordination and alignment.

• Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization within the procurement function to increase efficiency.

Budgeting & Reporting:

• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to develop procurement budgets and track savings realized against targets.

• Provide regular reports on key procurement metrics, market trends, and risk exposure to management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Cost Savings & Financials

* Net Cost Reduction: Total realized savings vs. procurement budget/baseline.

* Spend Under Management: Percentage of total indirect spend managed through formal procurement processes/contracts.

Operational Efficiency

* Procurement Cycle Time: Time taken from sourcing requests to contract finalization.

* Compliance Rate: Percentage of purchase orders (POs) that comply with policy (e.g., no PO, no pay).

Supplier & Quality

* Supplier Performance Score (SPS): Average rating of key suppliers based on quality, delivery, and service.

* Supplier Consolidation/Rationalization: Reduction in the total number of non-strategic suppliers.

Sustainability and Ethics

* 100% of suppliers with Decathlon Code of Conduct signed and compliant with ESG legislations.

What we are looking for

A. Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. MBA or CIPS certification is a plus.

• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.

• Must have at least 2-3 years of experience specifically managing procurement within a retail, FMCG, or similar multi-site operations company.

• Proven expertise in Category Management for indirect goods and services (e.g., facilities management, logistics, marketing, IT, Capex).

• Demonstrated track record of achieving significant, verifiable cost savings.

• Strong working knowledge of contract law, financial analysis, and procurement technologies

• Sporty! At Decathlon, we're looking for someone who is passionate about sport.

B. Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication: Ability to articulate complex procurement strategies clearly to non-procurement stakeholders (e.g., store managers, IT heads).

• Strategic Thinker: Capacity to look beyond immediate cost and assess long-term total cost of ownership (TCO) and value.

• Influence & Negotiation: Highly skilled negotiator who can build consensus and drive mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Results-Oriented: Proactive and driven to meet challenging targets and deadlines.

• Integrity & Ethics: Unwavering commitment to ethical sourcing and transparency, reflecting Decathlon's values.

C. Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis & Budgeting: Proficient in creating cost models, TCO analysis, and variance reporting.

• Contract Management: Expert-level knowledge of commercial contracts, terms and conditions, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Proficiency in Indirect Purchasing tools and comfortable with digital purchasing tools

• Knowledge of Negotiation savings & performances and Market intelligence indirect purchases.

• Supplier Risks Management for Indirect Purchases : Ability to analyze potential risk throughout the supply chain and elaborate contingency plans.

• Great Communication Skills : Fluent in both English and Filipino (oral and written)

What we are offering!

• Hybrid Work: Enjoy a flexible work environment.

• Career Growth: Access a global network of training and learning opportunities.

• Decathlon Shareholder: Take a stake in our company and become a shareholder.

• Health Benefits: Get a health card to cover your medical needs.

• Teammate Discount: Receive a 20% discount on Decathlon products to fuel your sports passion.

As the starting line to your sportive career, you also get access to a global network of training, support, and mentorship across 61 countries. Discover your skills, hone your work ethic, and grow your career within an inclusive and fully supportive work environment where sport is at the heart of our business!

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Apply now!