Global Purchasing Head – Food Manufacturing & Sourcing

Leslie Corporation; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Leslie Corporation seeks a strategic, results-driven Purchasing Head/Senior Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across manufacturing for the food service division. You will source raw materials, packaging, equipment, and services domestically and globally while maximizing value and ensuring uninterrupted supply.

Responsibilities include negotiating with local and international suppliers, managing contracts, forecasting, and collaborating with Finance, R&D, QA, and Logistics to support product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Food Technology, or related field.
• MBA or CPSM/C.P.M. is an advantage.
• At least 10–15 years of progressive procurement experience in food manufacturing or QSR industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support production, restaurant expansion, and operational efficiency.
• Lead import and export sourcing negotiations for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, kitchen equipment, and machinery.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, import/export documentation, tariffs, and customs requirements.
• Negotiate supplier contracts—both local and international—to achieve cost savings, quality assurance, and supply stability.
• Oversee end-to-end purchasing process and ensure accurate forecasting and planning with manufacturing, logistics, and restaurant operations teams.
• Monitor commodity trends, pricing volatility, and global supply chain risks that may impact procurement.
• Build strong, strategic partnerships with local and global suppliers; conduct regular supplier evaluations.
• Resolve supply issues quickly and work with vendors on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, R&D, QA, and Logistics to align procurement with product development and quality standards.
• Support innovation and new product launches by ensuring availability of new ingredients and materials from global sources.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Global sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or CPSM/C.P.M.

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Leslie Corporation seeks a strategic, results-driven Purchasing Head/Senior Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across manufacturing for the food service division. You will source raw materials, packaging, equipment, and services domestically and globally while maximizing value and ensuring uninterrupted supply.

Responsibilities include negotiating with local and international suppliers, managing contracts, forecasting, and collaborating with Finance, R&D, QA, and Logistics to support product