Planner/Buyer

Private Advertiser; Pasay; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Pasay, Metro Manila, is seeking a Junior Planner/Buyer to support procurement and materials planning. You will evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate competitive terms, and secure cost-effective materials and services for maintenance and operations.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, inventory control with safety stocks and reorder points, compliance with documentation, and processing requisitions through TRAX and GMAT, aiming to drive cost savings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree holder, preferably in any BS Engineering course.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with good attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Computer proficient, with working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Junior Planner/Buyer or in materials planning and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement by evaluating supplier quotations, negotiating competitive terms, and securing cost-effective materials and services.
• Build and manage supplier relationships by validating vendor documents, supporting accreditation, and coordinating required Quality Management approvals.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels by setting safety stocks, reorder points, and validating requisitions to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials, tools, equipment, and services for both planned and unplanned maintenance requirements.
• Ensure complete documentation and certifications are available and compliant before purchasing materials and services.
• Manage requisitions through TRAX and GMAT, assisting end-users and ensuring requests meet the required specifications and supporting documents.
• Analyze spending and inventory turnover to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and stronger inventory controls.
• Monitor orders, invoices, and payment concerns, resolving issues and following up to ensure timely delivery and payment processing.
• Conduct market research and stay updated on emerging procurement practices, materials management tools, technologies, and supplier opportunities.
• Champion safety and compliance by managing risks, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring safety and health requirements are followed.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication and negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement activities by evaluating supplier quotations, negotiating competitive terms, and securing cost-effective materials and services.
• Build and manage supplier relationships by validating vendor documents, supporting accreditation, and coordinating required Quality Management approvals.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels by setting safety stocks, reorder points, and validating requisitions to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials, tools, equipment, and services for both planned and unplanned maintenance requirements.
• Ensure complete documentation and certifications are available and compliant before purchasing materials and services.
• Manage requisitions through TRAX and GMAT, assisting end-users and ensuring requests meet the required specifications and supporting documents.
• Analyze spending and inventory turnover to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and stronger inventory controls.
• Monitor orders, invoices, and payment concerns, resolving issues and following up to ensure timely delivery and payment processing.
• Conduct market research and stay updated on emerging procurement practices, materials management tools, technologies, and supplier opportunities.
• Champion safety and compliance by managing risks, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring safety and health requirements are followed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree holder, preferably in any BS Engineering course.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with good attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Computer proficient, with working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Junior Planner/Buyer or in materials planning and procurement.