Organizational Chart

Structure of the UP Manila Procurement Management Office.

UP Manila Procurement Management Office Organizational Chart - Updated March 2026
PMO Organizational Structure (as of March 13, 2026)

Mandate & Functions

The guiding responsibilities of the UP Manila Procurement Management Office (PMO).

Mandate

The PMO is in charge to oversee and monitor all procurement activities of UP Manila and ensure that all are done in accordance with RA 12009 (Government Procurement Reform Act).

Functions

  • Procurement Planning (regardless of mode)
  • Contract Implementation

Mission & Vision

Mission

To conduct procurement in full, on time, and without error. Giving utmost importance to what is most advantageous to the government. To promote an enabling environment through capacity building by providing training and support mechanism.

Vision

To be a model of good and efficient governance anchored on basic principles of government procurement: Accountability, Competitiveness, Economy, Transparency.

Core Values

Our fundamental principles in serving the University and the public.

Integrity
Honesty
Fairness
Accountability
Learning
Teamwork
Passion
Competency

Scope, Initiatives & Capacity Building

Scope

Procurement regardless of mode is still being conducted separately but under the direct supervision of the PMO:

  • Public bidding by BAC 2 and BAC 3
  • Small value and shopping for CAD offices being conducted by PMO
  • Small value and shopping for colleges and the NIH being conducted by end-users with close supervision of the PMO, particularly on the mode of procurement and the corresponding guidelines for each mode used.

Initiatives

PMO reviews all Project Procurement Management Plans (PPMP), particularly on the mode of procurement, before its consolidation into the Annual Procurement Plan. All Procurement Requests are also reviewed and noted by the PMO as to the mode of procurement, which should correspond to what is indicated in the PPMP/APP.

Capacity Building

The conduct of training, workshops, and seminars is more structured with the preparation of the Annual Procurement Training Calendar.