Procurement Assistant

San Miguel Foods; Pasig; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

San Miguel Foods in the Philippines seeks a procurement professional to source, negotiate, and procure goods and services per policy. You will process purchase orders, monitor status, and coordinate with operations, logistics, and finance to clarify requirements.

The role emphasizes CAPEX/OPEX sourcing, supplier evaluation, and cost-control initiatives, with a focus on compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Engineering background is an advantage for logistics services and CAPEX-related procurement.
• Certifications such as CPP, CIPS, CPSM are a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with procurement systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services in accordance with company policies
• Prepare purchase recommendations (PRS), process purchase orders (P.O.), and monitor order status to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (operations, plant, logistics, finance) to clarify requirements
• Support procurement activities related to logistics, CAPEX, and OPEX, as required
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and contract documentation
• Assist in supplier evaluation, accreditation, and performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with company policies, budgets, and applicable regulations
• Support inventory-related coordination and cost-control initiatives
• Perform other procurement-related tasks as assigned by the Procurement Manager

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Procurement systems

Job description

• Assist in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services in accordance with company policies
• Prepare purchase recommendations (PRS), process purchase orders (P.O.), and monitor order status to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (operations, plant, logistics, finance) to clarify requirements
• Support procurement activities related to logistics, CAPEX, and OPEX, as required
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and contract documentation
• Assist in supplier evaluation, accreditation, and performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with company policies, budgets, and applicable regulations
• Support inventory-related coordination and cost-control initiatives
• Perform other procurement-related tasks as assigned by the Procurement Manager

2. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Background in engineering is an advantage, particularly for Logistics Services and CAPEX-related procurement
• Relevant procurement or supply chain certifications (e.g., CPP, CIPS, CPSM) are a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with procurement systems is an advantage
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

3. Years of Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in procurement or purchasing
• Experience in logistics procurement and/or CAPEX/OPEX sourcing is preferred