Junior Buyer

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Procurement Assistant in Makati to support indirect procurement across IT, services and facilities. You will raise POs, monitor deliveries, and liaise with suppliers under guidance, ensuring policy compliance and audit readiness.

You will collaborate with logistics, finance and operations, support cost-saving initiatives, maintain records, and help prepare reports and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (CIPS qualification desirable).
• 1–3 years in indirect procurement, ideally within IT, services, or facilities.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Familiarity with shared services or global procurement models (including procurement processes and supplier management)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of goods and services in accordance with company policies and quality standards.
• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) in the ERP or procurement system accurately and timely.
• Monitor and follow up on open POs, deliveries, and supplier confirmations.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms (under guidance).
• Maintain procurement records and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and data accuracy.
• Assist in supplier performance monitoring and vendor onboarding processes.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement efforts in the procurement function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as logistics, finance, and operations to resolve any supply or invoicing issues.
• Track inventory levels and alert relevant stakeholders about potential shortages or overstocking.
• Help prepare regular reports and KPIs for procurement performance tracking.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Multitasking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

CIPS qualification desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Job Description

• Assist in the procurement of goods and services in accordance with company policies and quality standards.
• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) in the ERP or procurement system accurately and timely.
• Monitor and follow up on open POs, deliveries, and supplier confirmations.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms (under guidance).
• Maintain procurement records and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and data accuracy.
• Assist in supplier performance monitoring and vendor onboarding processes.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement efforts in the procurement function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as logistics, finance, and operations to resolve any supply or invoicing issues.
• Track inventory levels and alert relevant stakeholders about potential shortages or overstocking.
• Help prepare regular reports and KPIs for procurement performance tracking.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of goods and services in accordance with company policies and quality standards.
• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) in the ERP or procurement system accurately and timely.
• Monitor and follow up on open POs, deliveries, and supplier confirmations.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms (under guidance).
• Maintain procurement records and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and data accuracy.
• Assist in supplier performance monitoring and vendor onboarding processes.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement efforts in the procurement function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as logistics, finance, and operations to resolve any supply or invoicing issues.
• Track inventory levels and alert relevant stakeholders about potential shortages or overstocking.
• Help prepare regular reports and KPIs for procurement performance tracking.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (CIPS qualification desirable).
• With at least 1-3 years in indirect procurement, ideally within IT, services, or facilities.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Familiarity with shared services or global procurement models (including procurement processes and supplier management)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and team-focused approach
• High attention to detail and process discipline