Total 4 sourcing manager job vacancies in Others category in The Philippines

• Screen new site locations for solar power projects in partnership with project development managers. 
• Represent the company to landowners, presenting project opportunities and establishing new relationships. 
• Negotiate and execute land lease and purchase agreements, securing right of way for transmission lines and substations. 
• Work closely with transmission line route assessment, land survey and other land related service providers. 
• Maintain open communication with landowners and municipalities and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Manage and maintain accurate records of signed land leases, including registration processes with the Land Survey. 
• Provide support to team members and colleagues as needed throughout other project phases.

Summary

Responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management system in accordance with the ib vogt’s corporate policies, the applicable local regulations, and international standards (e.g. the Equator Principles IV, the IFC Performance Standard, and the IFC General EHS Guidelines).

You will report to the Head of EPC APAC and be a member of the management team. The position will have a functional reporting line to the E&S Manager, APAC.

Strategy and Capacity Building

• Establish and maintain a robust regional HSE long-term and short-term objectives including policies, procedures, and work plans to contribute the achievement of ib vogt’s HSE vision and mission.
• Develop and implement HSE management system in accordance with the prevailing regulations, international standards and ib vogt’s strategy.
• Continually review and update the prevailing applicable HSE regulation and other international standards register including its compliance program.
• Ensure HSE compliance program is carried out to minimize the HSE risks and to avoid workplace incidents as well as non-compliances.
• Establish and implement HSE training program, including induction program to enhance employees and main EPC contractors on the HSE awareness and competencies.
• Establish and implement internal and external communication program including employee's participation and consultation plan to facilitate effective HSE management system implementation.

Regional Project HSE Management

• Establish Project Health & Safety Plan and Policy, Project Emergency Response Preparedness Plans, Traffic Management Plan, and Non-Compliance Protocol - and periodically test and review its adequacy and suitability.
• Oversee Project Main EPC contractors’ HSE performances against agreed standards during construction phase.
• Ensure the incident investigation and analysis is carried out in accordance with ib vogt’s HSE standards and procedures, and to develop the necessary corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Establish and implement HSE inspection program to spot out potential non-conformance and followed by effective corrective and preventive action.
• Establish HSE internal audit program to verify the effectiveness, suitability and adequacy of the HSE management system.
• Generate regular HSE monitoring reports to track Project KPIs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate HSE considerations into operational plans and processes.
• Bring forth HSE reports in monthly basis and present it to the regional in vogt’s Management providing HSE management system performance including compliance status.

Additional Task:

• Contribute to regional HSE analysis to identify systemic issues and assess trends, including propose the internal HSE policies/procedures adjustments as needed.
• Contribute to regional supervision HSE reviews and periodic reports.
• Handle additional assignments as directed by the regional Management or Project.

Job Summary:
The Senior Land Acquisition Manager - Right of Way for Transmission Lines is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of land acquisition and right of way processes to support the successful development and execution of transmission line projects. Reporting to the Head of Project Development, the Senior Land Acquisition Manager will lead a team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to secure necessary land rights, permits, and approvals. This position is crucial in aligning strategic land acquisition efforts with the company’s project goals and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in land acquisition for large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects and possess a deep understanding of regulatory and legal aspects of right of way acquisition.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Management:
Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for land acquisition and right of way processes for transmission line and access road projects.
Provide strategic guidance to the acquisition team, ensuring alignment with project timelines and regulatory requirements.
Establish KPIs and performance benchmarks for land acquisition activities, regularly monitoring progress to ensure project objectives are met.

Risk Management & Due Diligence:

• Lead the identification and assessment of commercial, legal, and regulatory risks associated with transmission line routes and right of way acquisitions.
• Develop and enforce best practices for due diligence, ensuring compliance with legal standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to proactively address potential risks and resolve complex property issues.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including landowners, local government units (LGUs), national government agencies, and other regulatory bodies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-level discussions with government entities (DAR, BIR, DENR CENRO, Registry of Deeds, etc.), securing endorsements, permits, and clearances necessary for project development.
• Represent the company in negotiations, public consultations, and discussions with community leaders and stakeholders to secure support and mitigate opposition.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of land acquisition specialists, providing direction, training, and development to enhance team performance and efficiency.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the team to improve processes, address challenges, and ensure a unified approach toward land acquisition objectives.
• Actively participate in recruitment and selection of new team members, ensuring the team has the necessary expertise and capabilities.

Project Coordination & Communication:

• Coordinate with technical, engineering, and project development teams to ensure alignment on project needs and constraints related to land and right of way acquisitions.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Project Development and senior management on project status, risk assessments, and critical issues impacting timelines and budgets.
• Act as a bridge between various departments to facilitate the smooth flow of information and resolve conflicts related to land acquisition processes.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all land acquisition activities are conducted in strict adherence to applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of all documentation required for permit applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of agreements, permits, clearances, and other critical documents, ensuring data integrity and easy accessibility.

Financial Oversight:

• Manage the budget for land acquisition and right of way activities, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining compliance with financial protocols.
• Review and approve financial reports related to land acquisition expenditures, ensuring alignment with project budgets and corporate financial policies.

This role reports directly to the Regional Grid Solutions Manager based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Grid Solutions Manager is a hybrid engineering and management role who would manage the engineering and designing organizations of the grid connections for medium to large scale solar projects and have oversight of the effective and efficient execution of grid projects by coordinating with different external stakeholders to develop the project schedules, address technical issues and designs, and to work with internal stakeholders to forecast work and develop a schedule of execution. The scope of works / duties and responsibilities for this role include the following but not limited to:

• Participate in projects from the conceptual phase until operation across the Asia Pacific region.
• Take on engineering and design of grid connections.
• Support the project development with technical expertise during the early stages of projects and new markets across the Asia Pacific region.
• Qualify and manage external engineering consultants.
• Specify and coordinate the technical aspects of tendering interconnection infrastructure projects to sub-contractors.
• Coordinate sub-contractors during design and execution of projects in cooperation with the on-site team across Asia Pacific region.
• Aggregating, managing and producing documentation and information for management, clients, lenders and advisers.
• Meet with utilities and stakeholders within the Asia Pacific region for technical discussions.
•  Coordination and communication with third party technical advisors.
• Other ad hoc as assigned.