Company: Nephro Specialist Inc.
Position: National Purchaser
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Cebu / Regional Operations
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a National Purchaser who will oversee and coordinate purchasing activities across the company’s branches and ensure that all required supplies, equipment, and materials are sourced at the best possible quality and cost.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and coordinate purchasing requirements for all branches.
- Source suppliers and negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Request and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
- Ensure purchases are properly documented and approved before processing.
- Monitor purchase orders, deliveries, and pending orders.
- Maintain good relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
- Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Warehouse, and Branch Departments regarding purchasing needs.
- Monitor inventory levels and anticipate purchasing requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend reliable suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and approval procedures.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and reports.
- Coordinate directly with suppliers together with authorized company representatives when required.
- Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs without compromising quality.
- Perform other purchasing-related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field.
- At least 2–3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement.
- Experience handling multiple branches or regional purchasing is an advantage.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- Knowledge of purchasing processes, inventory, and supplier sourcing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workspace.
- Organized, reliable, and able to work under pressure.
- Willing to travel or coordinate with branches and suppliers when necessary.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Supplier negotiation
- Cost analysis and comparison
- Purchase order management
- Inventory monitoring
- Vendor accreditation
- Procurement planning
- Excellent organizational and communication skills