" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProcurement Officer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18854\"\u003e Philippines \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18855\"\u003e Active Project \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKEY INFORMATION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Job Title: Procurement Officer\u003cbr\u003e Reports to: Senior Manager Program Services, with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Finance Manager\u003cbr\u003e Direct Reports: None\u003cbr\u003e Location: Manila, Philippines\u003cbr\u003e Duration: One year, renewable annually based on performance and program needs\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY OF THE PROJECT\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) Social Protection, Inclusion and Gender equality (SPRING) program is Australia\u0027s flagship investment of support to the Philippine Government on Social Protection, Gender Equality, Disability, Social Inclusion and Indigenous Inclusion. It is an AUD 40 million investment over 5 years that will support the joint Development Partnership Plan (DPP 2024-2029) between the Government of Australia and the Philippine Government. The investment will be the DFAT\u0027s primary avenue in the Philippines for supporting poverty reduction and bilateral funding on gender equality and social inclusion at the national level and with some select Local Government Units (LGUs). SPRING supports efforts under Australia\u0027s new International Development Policy and DFAT\u0027s forthcoming new strategies on gender equality, disability equity and rights, and translate these into implementation in the Philippines.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e SPRING contributes to the goal that the social and economic transformation in the Philippines reduces poverty and provides equal opportunities to all Filipinos in line with the Philippines Development Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The objective of SPRING is that Australia works in partnership with the Philippine Government to improve systems and structures that reduce poverty and inequality and advance gender equality and the rights of people with disabilities.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e SPRING has four mutually reinforcing End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):\u003cbr\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhilippine Government social protection plans, policies and programs increasingly close gaps in the social protection floor.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and select LGU systems increasingly deliver quality social protection that is inclusive, gender and shock responsive, and climate sensitive.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Philippine Government increasingly invests in gender responsive policies, plans, programs and systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Philippine Government improves data, systems and targeting to enable people with disability and Indigenous Peoples improved access to targeted services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY OF THE POSITION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Senior Manager Program Services, with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Finance Manager, the Procurement Officer will provide additional procurement capacity for SPRING as the program expands its national and subnational implementation footprint. The role will work closely with the existing Procurement Officer to jointly plan the division of labour, prioritise procurement requests, support timely and compliant delivery, and ensure procurement functions as an enabling service for technical, grants, operations and finance teams. The position will support procurement planning, sourcing, contracting, asset and inventory processes, and procurement tracking in accordance with SPRING policies and procedures, DFAT requirements, and applicable Commonwealth Procurement Rules principles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY RESPONSIBILITIES \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Overall responsibility for procurement of goods and services following SPRING procurement policies and procedures:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with the existing Procurement Officer to agree and document a practical division of labour, coordinate workplans, monitor workload, and prioritise procurement actions based on program risk, urgency, value, and operational need.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide procurement advice and practical support to technical, operations, finance and grants teams to translate activity requirements into realistic procurement plans, timelines and documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure consistent value for money spent and consistent level of service by suppliers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare request for tenders / proposals, manage the process of tender, and negotiate with suppliers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare Purchase / Service Orders (PO) and process the administrative and financial evaluation of received offers. Finalize procurement processes with drafting of vendor purchase / service orders / contracts and submit them for approval to the supervisor.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow up on orders with suppliers to expedite timely delivery of the goods/services ordered.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct and administer supplier evaluation reports.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipate in market research for new types of available services and goods.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to the maintenance of relevant product and supplier catalogues, monitor local advertisements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain contracts and supplier database.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare plans for the purchase of general service and office supplies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain and update SPRING procurement management files and system.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the Senior Manager Program Services and Deputy Team Leader to prepare, update and monitor quarterly and annual procurement plans, including procurement pipelines, approval schedules, market engagement timelines, and related internal coordination processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the launch and implementation of the subnational CSO grant fund by working with the Grants Manager and Grants Officers on grant-related procurement, due diligence inputs, procurement planning, supplier engagement, and documentation required for grantee-facing or program-managed procurement processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide procurement support to newly established subnational offices in Occidental Mindoro (MIMAROPA), Leyte (Region 8), and Davao Oriental (Region 11), including office establishment and fit-out, supplier identification, local market assessments, activity delivery procurement, and tracking of subnational procurement needs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform any other task assigned by the Senior Manager Program Services to ensure efficient program implementation\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJOB REQUIREMENTS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Education:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBachelor\u0027s degree in any related field\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Minimum Experience:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum of 5 years progressive experience in procurement, operations, grants support or professional services administration, preferably with a development partner such as DFAT, and an international development program. Experience should include procurement planning, preparation and administration of vendor contracts, monitoring of goods and services procurements, supplier management, and program asset management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting geographically dispersed teams, field offices, grants programs or activity delivery outside Manila will be highly regarded.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Essential Skills:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated initiative and ability to anticipate procurement needs, plan strategically, prioritise competing requests, and keep managers and requestors informed of risks, bottlenecks and required decisions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work collaboratively with another Procurement Officer, finance colleagues, technical teams and grants personnel to allocate responsibilities, manage peaks in workload, and maintain service standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of DFAT requirements, value-for-money principles, probity, transparency and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, or demonstrated willingness and ability to quickly learn and apply these requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible, practical and solutions-oriented approach to procurement, with the judgement to support technical team requirements while maintaining compliance, appropriate documentation, value for money, and sound risk management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWillingness and ability to travel to subnational program locations, including Occidental Mindoro, Leyte and Davao Oriental, as required for office establishment, supplier engagement, procurement monitoring and activity delivery support.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh level of integrity, confidentiality in handling public resources\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComputer literacy in standard software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) is mandatory\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency in English and Filipino.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated commitment to and understanding of GEDSI principles, with knowledge or experience in promoting gender equality, disability, and social inclusion especially within adaptive programs like SPRING. This includes a clear understanding of and practical experience in safeguarding, particularly in the context of child protection (CP) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH), with the ability to integrate safeguarding measures into program implementation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompliance to DFAT policies on fraud control, financing terrorism, child protection and other social safeguards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPLICATION PROCESS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a rolling recruitment. Applications will be reviewed and vetted sequentially as they are received. We encourage interested individuals to apply as early as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For your application to be considered, please upload or submit your documents using the following file naming format: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please send your cover letter addressing the position selection criteria and CV with the name and contact details of three professional referees to hr@springphilippines.org, mentioning the position you are applying for in the subject line: \"SPRING Procurement Officer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWomen, persons with a disability and Indigenous Peoples are highly encouraged to apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. Persons with disabilities may send a request for reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process to hr@springphilippines.org.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cowater International adheres to the highest standards of protection of children and vulnerable adults in the delivery of programs and services. Cowater is committed to the prevention of sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cowater International upholds standards of ethical conduct and has zero tolerance against fraud and bribery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Prior to any offer of employment, applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada\u0027s Best Managed Companies since 2017.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow with Cowater International.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"620689\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "