Procurement Engineer

JFE Techno Manila, Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

JFE Techno Manila, Inc. is seeking a Procurement professional to review specifications, gather quotations, and negotiate terms for engineering projects.

The role involves processing orders, post-order follow-up, and coordinating with vendors and stakeholders across multiple regions. The candidate should have a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with PRC licensure, 2+ years in procurement in an engineering/construction setting, and a willingness to train in Japan and work in a

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Electrical Eng'g; PRC licensed.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• At least 2 years procurement experience in engineering/construction.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and procurement terms.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills; willingness to learn Japanese.
• Willingness to train in Japan and travel; work in multicultural global environment.
• Ability to collaborate with multinational team including Philippines, India, Singapore, Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Japan.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement documents to ensure clear, accurate specifications.
• Gather and review quotations and make recommendations based on MR.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, and contract conditions with vendors.
• Prepare and process purchase orders per company policies.
• Conduct post-order follow-up and expediting with vendors’ schedules.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with vendors, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Manage invoice confirmations and payment coordination.
• Handle procurement admin tasks and vendor development activities.
• Perform section-specific duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Procurement

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical Eng'g

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review procurement documents to ensure specifications from requesters are clear, accurate, and comprehensive.
• Gather and review quotations, and make appropriate recommendations based on approved Material Requisitions (MR).
• Negotiate commercial terms including price, payment terms, and other contract conditions while maintaining a high level of sense of ethics.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and related documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct post-order management, including follow-up and expediting of vendors' engineering, manufacturing, and inspection/delivery schedules.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with vendors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage payment-related matters such as invoice confirmation and coordination in accordance with contract terms.
• Perform other procurement administrative tasks such as handling documentation organization and filing, vendor registration, various database management tasks, vendor development activities, and reporting to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform section-specific duties and other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of BS in Mechanical/Electrical Eng'g; PRC Licensed Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• At least 2 year working experience in procurement in an engineering/ construction company or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of relevant procurement terms, conditions, practices, procedures and knowledge in Incoterms
• Strong negotiation and communication skills that enable smooth coordination with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as a willingness to learn the Japanese language for the purpose of effective communication with headquarters members.
• Willingness to proactively engage in assignments such as training programs in Japan, overseas business trips, and work in a multicultural and global business environment.
• Candidates who have a positive interest in other cultures and can work with a fair, open-minded, and sincere attitude, without bias toward nationality or cultural background, and who are willing to proactively collaborate and work within reporting lines with multinational team members not only from the Philippines but also from India, Singapore, Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Japan.