Buyer

Advanced Energy; Pasig; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Rosario, Cavite is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and inventory operations. You will manage PO commitments, rescheduling, and cancellations, track supplier delivery, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize replenishment and on-time delivery.

The role requires 1–2 years in Purchasing or related fields, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work onsite at our Cavite site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related 4-year course.
• 1–2 years in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain or Inventory Control.
• Experience with purchasing/procurement functions and inventory management.
• Proficient in Excel with data analysis; Word & PowerPoint skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Expedite orders and coordinate delivery negotiations during demand increases and constraints.
• Monitor PO commitments and delivery performance; escalate shortages and decommitments.
• Assist in inventory control with PO cancellations, reschedules, and push-outs.
• Maintain and update supply chain data, reports, and master files.
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, logistics to meet KPIs and PO exposure.
• Support system updates and parameter management for planning accuracy.
• Assist in freight-in management and cost control.

Skills

Excel & data analysis

Supplier coordination

Negotiation

Procurement

Inventory experience

MS Word & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Eng or related

Tools

Excel

Purchasing systems

Job description

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Buyer supports supply chain and inventory operations by managing system updates, maintaining ordering parameters, and ensuring accurate purchase order (PO) commitments, including PO rescheduling and cancellations as required by business and system demands. Assists in inventory control activities and freight-in management to support material availability, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery performance. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity, optimize replenishment processes, and ensure efficient execution of procurement and logistics activities.

This position will report to Manager, Purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supplier delivery commitments by expediting orders and coordinating delivery negotiations during demand increases, pull-ins, and supply constraints.
• Monitor purchase order commitments and delivery performance, escalating vendor decommitments, critical shortages, and high-risk materials as needed.
• Assist in inventory control activities by managing purchase order cancellations, reschedules, and push-outs to minimize excess inventory and achieve inventory targets.
• Consolidate and coordinate abnormal freight requests, ensuring timely routing approvals and maintaining premium freight tracking records.
• Maintain and update purchasing and supply chain data, reports, and master files to support operational requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, logistics, and support teams to drive closure of key purchasing metrics, including RDR, MRB, price discrepancies, and purchase order exposure.
• Assist in system updates, data maintenance, and ordering parameter management to ensure planning and procurement accuracy.
• Support inventory control and freight-in management activities to ensure material availability and cost-effective operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process compliance activities within purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Adhere to company safety policies and actively participate in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident prevention, and safety reporting programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or any related 4-year course.
• Junior-level candidate with approximately 1-2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, or within the Electronics Manufacturing Industry.
• Exposure to purchasing/procurement functions, inventory management, purchasing systems, and basic commodity management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills, including data analysis and reporting; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable performing data encoding and transactional activities in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-driven, results-oriented team player who can work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Flexible, eager to learn, and willing to take on operational and administrative responsibilities.
• Willing to render extended working hours when required, particularly during system updates, critical operational activities, and project deadlines.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Willing to be assigned to a full-time, onsite position at Rosario, Cavite site.

Compensation

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application in accordance with the RA No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.