Global Category Buyer – Petrol Retail (Hybrid)

Manila Recruitment; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Recruitment is seeking an International Category Buyer for an Australian retailer. The role focuses on sourcing and distributor management across Asia, onboarding vendors, and ensuring compliance and data integrity.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and travel regionally for factory and distributor visits, supporting a fast-moving petrol retail operation with a strong data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Buyer, Sourcing Manager, or Category Manager with international/regional sourcing exposure (Asia-based).
• Experience onboarding suppliers, including vendor master setup and factory compliance audits.
• Working knowledge of import/export fundamentals: HS codes, Incoterms, free trade agreements, and customs clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and negotiation with international distributors and factories.
• Onboard and maintain vendor records, verify legal entity and banking details.
• Validate supplier compliance certifications before onboarding finalization.
• Own master data and product tracking setup with the data team.
• Coordinate cross-border compliance, HS codes and tariff classifications.
• Lead end-to-end new product introduction timelines and related milestones.
• Provide input to store planning, marketing, and POS teams as a consulted expert.

Skills

Buyer experience

Sourcing management

International sourcing

Vendor onboarding

Incoterms

Travel readiness

Tools

GS1 knowledge

Master data systems

Customs/broker systems

Job description

Manila Recruitment is seeking an International Category Buyer for an Australian retailer. The role focuses on sourcing and distributor management across Asia, onboarding vendors, and ensuring compliance and data integrity.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and travel regionally for factory and distributor visits, supporting a fast-moving petrol retail operation with a strong data-driven approach.