Procurement Buyer (MRO, Services & CAPEX)

Donau Carbon Philippines Corp.; El Salvador; Sur place; PHP 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Donau Carbon Philippines Corp. seeks a Procurement Officer to support timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. You will handle supplier sourcing, canvassing, price negotiation, PO processing, and cross-department coordination to ensure on-time delivery.

You will review PRs, source suppliers, request quotations, and manage POs in SAP B1. Candidates should have 2–3 years in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, business or related field.
• 2–3 years purchasing/procurement experience, manufacturing background preferred.
• Experience with supplier sourcing, price negotiation, and lead-time negotiation.
• Proficient with ERP systems; SAP Business One is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Excel.

Responsabilités

• Review and process approved PRs, prioritizing urgent/production-critical needs.
• Source and canvass qualified suppliers via calls, email, and other channels.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations; compare prices, lead times, terms.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier database; identify alternates.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery lead times, and other terms.
• Prepare and process POs based on approved PRs and quotations.
• Coordinate with suppliers on prices, availability, and delivery dates.
• Maintain procurement records and SAP B1 transactions.
• Monitor lead times and communicate updates to departments.
• Coordinate with Material Coordinators and Logistics on PO details.
• Conduct supplier visits and field work as required.
• Monitor supplier performance on price, quality, lead time, compliance.
• Assist in supplier evaluation and corrective actions; find alternatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Logistics, Finance, QC, Eng.

Connaissances

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Independence

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or related field

Outils

SAP Business One

Description du poste

Job Summary

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to support the timely and cost-effective sourcing and purchasing of materials, supplies, equipment, and services required by the company. The role involves supplier sourcing, canvassing, price negotiation, purchase order processing, and coordination with internal departments and suppliers to ensure requirements are delivered on time.

Job Description

• Review and process approved Purchase Requisitions (PRs), ensuring complete requirements and prioritizing urgent or production-critical needs.
• Source and canvass qualified suppliers through phone calls, email, messaging platforms, and other channels.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations and compare prices, terms, lead times, and other commercial conditions.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier database and identify alternative suppliers when necessary.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery lead times, freight arrangements, and other commercial terms within approved limits.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) based on approved PRs and supplier quotations.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm prices, availability, delivery schedules, and other PO details.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and transactions in SAP Business One.
• Monitor changes in supplier lead times and delivery commitments and communicate updates to concerned departments.
• Coordinate with Material Coordinators and the Logistics team regarding PO details and supplier delivery commitments for proper delivery follow-up.
• Conduct supplier visits, field work, and over-the-counter purchases when required and properly authorized.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of price, quality, responsiveness, lead time, and compliance.
• Assist in supplier evaluation, corrective actions, and the development of alternative sources.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse/Stockroom, Logistics, Finance, Quality Control, Engineering, and other departments to ensure timely procurement and resolution of supply-related concerns.
• Escalate overdue, delayed, or high-risk purchase requirements to the Senior Procurement Officer or Supply Chain Manager.
• Perform other procurement-related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, price negotiation, and lead-time negotiation.
• Experience using ERP systems; SAP Business One experience is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Willing to communicate directly with suppliers and perform quotation and lead-time follow-ups.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple purchasing requirements simultaneously.
• Willing and able to perform vendor visits, authorized over-the-counter purchasing, and other procurement-related field work as operational requirements demand.

NOTE:

This role requires frequent daily phone calls with suppliers. Applicants must be comfortable communicating professionally and negotiating with suppliers by phone. You will be expected to actively contact suppliers to:

• Request and follow up quotations
• Negotiate prices and delivery lead times
• Confirm material availability
• Resolve purchasing issues
• Source alternative suppliers for urgent requirements