Procurement Buyer - Solaris

II-VI Incorporated; Calamba; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd in Calamba, Laguna, is seeking a procurement professional to manage requisitions, source suppliers, and create POs. You will maintain supplier relationships, optimize costs, and ensure compliant purchasing across internal teams.

This onsite role demands strong negotiation, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and excellent coordination skills. The position emphasizes end-to-end procurement activities, reporting on spending and savings, and ensuring timely delivery while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years in procurement or purchasing roles.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests from different departments and manage requisitions.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers; request quotations and compare offers.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders; ensure accurate details and release to suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve delays or quality issues.
• Negotiate prices and payment terms to identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure purchases comply with policies and regulatory requirements; maintain records.
• Coordinate with requestors, finance, warehouse, and logistics; update on status.
• Track order fulfillment and supplier performance; prepare spend and savings reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Quotation analysis

ERP systems

Strategic planning

Communication

Coordination

Decision making

Procurement knowledge

Ethics & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Purchase Requisition Management, Review purchase requests from different departments.
• Supplier Sourcing & Selection, Identify and evaluate potential suppliers. Request quotations (RFQs) and compare offers. Negotiate prices, terms, and lead times.
• Purchase Order (P.O.) Creation & Management. Convert approved requisitions into P.O.s. Ensure accuracy of details (item description, pricing, quantity, delivery date). Release P.O.s to suppliers in line with company policies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs and priorities thru attending meeting
• Supplier Relationship Management. Maintain regular communication with suppliers. Resolve issues such as delays, quality problems, or order discrepancies.
• Cost Optimization. Negotiate better prices and payment terms. Identify opportunities for savings without compromising quality.
• Compliance & Documentation. Ensure purchases follow company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain proper records of P.O.s, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Coordination with Internal Stakeholders. Work closely with requestors, finance, warehouse, and logistics teams. Update stakeholders on order status and delivery schedules.
• Monitoring & Reporting. Track order fulfillment and supplier performance. Prepare reports on spending, savings, and procurement activities.

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing roles.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to analyze quotations and contracts
• ERP / Procurement Systems Proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Strategic Planning
• Strong Communication and Coordination Skills
• Decision-Making Ability
• knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supply chain management
• Business Ethics and Integrity

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

CultureCommitment

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. Its an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.

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