Buyer (Open to Fresh Grads)

Lennor Group; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the Philippines seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing flows for vessels. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and have 1-3 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in the shipping industry. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this role, aimed at ensuring safe and timely operations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant procurement experience; shipping industry experience is a bonus.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing flow and coordinate with vessels for timely delivery.
• Process requisitions and provide feedback to stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Problem Solving

Planning and Organizing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle Supply Chain

Job description

About Lennor Group

As a proud Filipino company, we are committed to providing world-class business and workforce solutions. Our deep market expertise, combined with a global perspective, empowers us to serve businesses of all sizes and industries efficiently

Our brand, Lennor Metier, is a leading recruitment agency and headhunting firm in the Philippines, partnering with reputable companies to source top talent for direct-hire opportunities. It specializes in IT, Finance, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, and Executive Search.

Industry: Shipping / Logistics

Salary Range: ₱35,000 - ₱40,000

Work Setup: Onsite

Shift Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Malate, Manila

Job Overview

• Deals with category leads for supply of requested items of required on board.
• Carefully takes care of the purchase flow to ensure the desired result which includes processing requisitions
• Daily coordination with vessels to ensure prompt information & immediately address queries and/or complaints
• Continuously improve service quality and productivity levels. Proactively share best practices across the teams
• Coordinates with vessel, agents and local ship chandlers for the smooth delivery of orders
• Resolves issues regarding supply as raised directly by the vessel
• Provides feedback to Captain and Superintendent regarding local ship chandler for budget control
• Process invoices for payment
  
  

Your Responsibilities

• Check & analyze requisitions based on the requirement of stakeholders
• Comply with available frame agreements prices pre-selected by the vessel
• Issue the Purchase Order (PO) with all the required details (i.e. ETB, agent details) once approved (To be confirmed)
• Ensure that supplier issues Order confirmation
• Follow up on the delivery two days before of ETB
• Buyer performs day to day purchasing related activities to ensure safe and timely delivery of requisitions ordered by the vessel with due consideration to the criticality of the item
• Responds to the requisitions raised by vessels in company’s purchase module which is Oracle Supply Chain
• Communicates with Category leads regarding prices and deliveries
• Achieves the goal of cost efficient, safe, & timely operations of vessels in accordance with company policy & procedures
  
  

What Our Client Is Looking For

• A Bachelor's Degree is required
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience in procurement is required. Bonus if this experience is from the shipping industry.
• Must be IT literate to be able to work with advanced procurement systems
• Good interpersonal & stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate at all levels
• High stress level, being comfortable handling numerous tasks within limited timeframes in a structured manner with eye for the detail
• Strong-minded with a robust personality
• Must possess good
• Analysis and Problem Solving skills
• Listening and Communicating skills
• Collaboration, Inclusion and Teamwork skills
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Initiative skills
• Accountability skills
• Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written
  

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