Supplier Relationship Specialist

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Date: Apr 6, 2026

Location: Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

About Grace 

Grace, established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide. 


Grace Global Business Services (GBS)

At Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, our teams play a critical role in supporting the organization’s worldwide operations. For more than a decade, GBS has been a trusted partner, delivering expertise in shared services, process excellence, and digital enablement. Our team members support business lines and functions across Grace, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.

At GBS, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact—working alongside global colleagues to help shape the chemical manufacturing industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where safety comes first. We prioritize your well-being by offering competitive benefits and flexible working options that help you thrive. Here, you’ll find meaningful ways to grow your career, whether deepening your expertise in your field or exploring new roles.

Job Description

We are looking for a Supplier Relationship Specialist to support our global procurement organization. In this role, you will manage strategic sourcing activities, create and maintain purchase orders, and build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will play a key part in ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and reliable supply for our manufacturing locations worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Compliance with all internal and external safety guidelines regarding environmental protection, occupational and traffic safety in accordance with the GRACE EHS System and immediate reporting of defects and misconducts
  • Support of category sourcing that continuously improves suppliers’ and contractors’ compliance with Safety, Health & Environment and Corporate & Social Responsibility standards.
  • Work closely with Category Managers/Sr Relationship Managers and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements and compliance to existing procurement contracts
  • Follows all SOP’s and WI as defined by Grace policies, practices and procedures that ensure risk mitigation and quality standards are met
  • Negotiating with vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive prices and favorable terms and conditions.
  • Creating, reviewing, and approving purchase orders for goods and services in accordance with company policies, procedures, and established guidelines.
  • Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and deliveries.
  • Developing and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Analyzing market trends to identify new suppliers and products and recommend product substitutions.
  • Monitor and challenge non-compliant buying activities.
  • Confirms with suppliers’ accuracy and acceptance of PO information and updates as required, including cost, quantity and delivery details.
  • Proactively provides support for Sr Supplier Relationship Managers and Category Managers on routine procurement issues, i.e. invoice and receipt discrepancies, expediting orders.
  • Supports continuous improvement results in current purchasing procedures, always focusing on the elimination of waste and non-value-added activities.
  • Manage supplier quality expectations and identify suppliers needing corrective actions. Manage suppliers through the SCAR process to recover on delivery, material, or service expectations.
  • Participate in project work to identify, document, and lead cost down initiative projects as needed.
  • Close collaboration with the maintenance and engineering departments (Germany).

Required Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience in purchasing and vendor negotiation

  • Experience in SAP and Ariba

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
  • Above-market Retirement Plan Design
  • LinkedIn Learning Access
  • Established Performance Incentive Program
  • HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
  • Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
  • Educational Assistance

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.