Import Purchasing Officer - Global Sourcing

LEC STEEL MANUFACTURING CORP.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and wellness program

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Training and growth

Job summary

LEC STEEL MANUFACTURING CORP. is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchasing Officer (Import) in Quezon City. You will source, negotiate, and procure materials from international suppliers to support manufacturing operations and cost efficiency.

The role requires knowledge of import regulations, customs procedures, and logistics, with 1–2 years in purchasing or import operations. Responsibilities include supplier selection, PO negotiation, shipment monitoring, compliance coordination, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or import operations, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of international trade, import procedures, and customs regulations.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office applications.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified international suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service criteria.
• Develop and maintain relationships with overseas suppliers for reliable sourcing.
• Prepare and negotiate purchase orders with international vendors, ensuring favourable terms.
• Monitor import shipments and track delivery schedules for on‑time arrival.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and logistics providers to ensure import compliance.
• Manage import documentation (LCs, bills of lading, declarations, origin certificates).
• Process invoices and reconcile shipments with PO and receiving reports.
• Analyse import costs (freight, insurance, tariffs, duties) to optimise procurement expenses.
• Liaise with production, QA, and finance to communicate delivery status and specs.
• Maintain records of supplier performance, import transactions, and procurement metrics.
• Stay updated on trade regulations and import compliance.

Skills

International trade

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

Communication in English

Documentation & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce

Tools

Procurement software

ERP software

MS Office (Outlook, Word)

Job description

LEC STEEL MANUFACTURING CORP. is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchasing Officer (Import) in Quezon City. You will source, negotiate, and procure materials from international suppliers to support manufacturing operations and cost efficiency.

The role requires knowledge of import regulations, customs procedures, and logistics, with 1–2 years in purchasing or import operations. Responsibilities include supplier selection, PO negotiation, shipment monitoring, compliance coordination, and cost