Junior Buyer

JIA2 Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

JIA2 Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing professional to enhance our retail sourcing. You will source new products and suppliers, compare quotes, negotiate terms, and process purchasing documents, coordinating with warehouse and internal teams to ensure product availability.

Strong Excel skills for price comparisons and reports are required; fresh graduates welcome. This role offers growth in a fast-paced retail environment in Metro Manila.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in retail buying, purchasing, procurement, or related field preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
• Proficient in Excel with data organization and basic formulas.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Source new products, suppliers, and potential brands for the retail business.
• Research products, pricing, suppliers, and market trends.
• Request and compare supplier quotations and product offers.
• Assist in negotiating prices, terms, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and process purchasing orders and purchasing documents.
• Monitor orders, deliveries, and product availability.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records.
• Use Excel to prepare purchasing reports, price comparisons, inventory monitoring, and other analyses.
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse, inventory, sales, and other departments.
• Assist in identifying products that may improve the store's assortment and sales.
• Perform other purchasing and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Source new products, suppliers, and potential brands for the retail business.

• Research products, pricing, suppliers, and market trends.

• Request and compare supplier quotations and product offers.

• Assist in negotiating prices, terms, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules.

• Prepare and process purchase orders and purchasing documents.

• Monitor orders, deliveries, and product availability.

• Maintain accurate product, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records.

• Use Excel to prepare purchasing reports, price comparisons, inventory monitoring, and other analyses.

• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse, inventory, sales, and other departments.

• Assist in identifying products that may improve the store's assortment and sales.

• Perform other purchasing and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.

• At least 1 year of experience in retail buying, purchasing, procurement, or a related field is preferred.

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and data organization.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Willing and proactive in sourcing products and exploring new suppliers.

• Good communication and negotiation skills.

• Knowledge or interest in retail products, consumer trends, and merchandising is an advantage.

• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.