Buyer (Manila, Ph)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in Metro Manila is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer. In this role, you will ensure timely supply of goods for vessels, manage the purchase cycle, and handle procurement tasks using advanced systems. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in procurement, particularly in ship management, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. New graduates are also encouraged to apply. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in procurement, ideally in the ship management industry.
• Graduates with a relevant IVE or diploma will also be considered.
• Strong ability to manage stress and multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchases to ensure timely supply of goods.
• Handle requisition processing with attention to detail.
• Maintain and improve service quality and productivity.

Skills

Procurement Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant diploma or degree

Tools

Oracle Supply Chain

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works with category leads to supply necessary goods that are sought for the board.
• Handles the purchase cycle with care to guarantee the intended outcome, including requisition processing.
• Coordinating daily with boats to guarantee timely information and promptly handle questions and/or grievances
• Maintain high levels of productivity and service quality. Actively distribute best practices throughout the groups.
• Works with the ship, the agents, and the local ship chandlers to ensure that orders are delivered smoothly.
• Addresses supply-related concerns brought up directly by the vessel
• Gives the captain and superintendent input on the local ship chandler in order to keep costs under control.
• Prepare invoices for payment.
• Handles daily purchasing-related tasks to guarantee the prompt and safe delivery of requisitions placed by the vessel, taking into account the item's criticality.
• Responds to requests made by boats in Oracle Supply Chain, the company's procurement module
• Talks with category leads about delivery and pricing
• Fulfils the objective of operating vessels in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Examine and evaluate requests in accordance with stakeholder requirements.
• Respect the applicable frame agreements and the vessel's pre-selected costs.
• After approved (to be confirmed), issue the purchase order (PO) with all the necessary information (such as the agent's details and ETB).
• Make that the supplier sends an order confirmation.
• Check-in regarding the delivery two days prior to ETB

Qualifications

• Graduate of any school with a minimum of one to three years of relevant work experience in procurement, ideally in the ship management sector
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in procurement, ideally in the ship management industry, and an IVE or diploma from any faculty
• IT savvy to operate with sophisticated procurement systems
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities, as well as the capacity for all forms of communication
• High level of stress, ability to manage multiple activities in constrained time periods in an organised way, and attention to detail
• Stout and with a strong personality
• New graduates will also be taken into account.