Procurement Associate

CDCC; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in the Philippines is seeking a Procurement Associate to manage procurement processes. The role involves engaging contracts with suppliers, conducting supplier evaluations, and ensuring timely processing of invoices. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, experience in procurement, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle Cloud is also required. This role offers career development opportunities within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field is required.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement processes is essential.
• Candidates must be goal-driven and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes including supplier accreditation.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and liaise with site buyers.
• Ensure timely processing of payment requests and receiving reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good people-management skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience in procurement processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

Oracle Cloud System

Job description

Job Summary

The Procurement Associate is responsible for procurement processes including accreditation for sourcing potential and direct suppliers and engaging contracts from direct distributorship and manufacturer. They conduct supplier performance and evaluation, perform other duties assigned by the Comptroller, and process requests for Head Office and Central Equipment. The associate assists all site buyers with invoice-related concerns and facilitates and enhances document filing of the department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Stability
• Potential suppliers and authorized distributors engage in contract agreements.
• Establish and maximize payment terms.
• Minimize COD terms.
• Customer Focus
• Internal and external accreditation (all vendors must be accredited prior to transactions).
• Identify major and critical vendors.
• End‑to‑end procurement process for Head Office and Central Equipment.
• Ensure payment requests and receiving reports are processed on time and meet the payment schedule.
• Assist site buyers with other concerns.
• Operational Efficiency
• Accreditation of vendors within 1‑15 working days from receipt of endorsements.
• Provide new potential subcontractors and suppliers within 1‑15 working days from receipt of request.
• Ensure no pending requests or POs are unprocessed or undelivered and meet the TAT.
• Organizational Culture
  • Improve knowledge and skills through training and seminars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement processes.
• Goal‑driven, highly organized, detail oriented with good people‑management skills.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Oracle Cloud System.
• Strong verbal and written communication and decision‑making skills.
• Strict work conviction and integrity.
• Dynamic, creative, innovative, and respectful of confidentiality.