Procurement Executive

OLIVER Agency - APAC; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 560,000; Part time

Job summary

OLIVER, part of the Brandtech Group, is seeking a Procurement Executive (Freelancer) in Manila for a 3‑month engagement. You will support procurement activities, process requisitions and POs, maintain supplier records, and assist the Procurement Manager with daily tasks to ensure timely supply of goods and services.

The role requires 2–5 years of procurement or supply‑chain experience, strong MS Excel skills, familiarity with ERP systems, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years procurement/purchasing experience or relevant supply-chain role.
• Proficient with MS Excel; experience with ERP or procurement systems preferred.
• Good communication and negotiation skills with excellent coordination skills.
• Strong experience with a MacOS environment.
• Preference for candidates with experience in working with different countries in a region.
• Must be proficient in English – both speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests, obtain approvals, issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers.
• Provide basic procurement and inventory administrative support, update stock records and assist the Procurement Manager while learning end-to-end procurement processes.
• Maintain and update procurement records, supplier databases and contracts.
• Perform regular inventory updates and reconcile stock records with physical counts.
• Track deliveries and resolve shipment or invoice discrepancies.
• Assist the Procurement Manager with supplier selection and vendor performance tracking.
• Prepare procurement reports and basic spend analysis for management.
• Expedite orders, expedite deliveries and coordinate replacements when needed.
• Familiar with NetSuite.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Job Title: Procurement Executive

Role: Freelancer

Duration: 3 months

Location: Manila, Philippines

About the role:

Support the procurement function by executing purchase activities, processing requisitions and POs, maintaining supplier records, and assisting the Procurement Manager with daily tasks to ensure timely supply of goods and services.

What you will be doing:

• Process purchase requests, obtain approvals, issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers.
• Provide basic procurement and inventory administrative support, update stock records and assist the Procurement Manager while learning end-to-end procurement processes
• Maintain and update procurement records, supplier databases and contracts .
• Perform regular inventory updates and reconcile stock records with physical counts .
• Track deliveries and resolve shipment or invoice discrepancies .
• Assist the Procurement Manager with supplier selection and vendor performance tracking
• Prepare procurement reports and basic spend analysis for management .
• Expedite orders, expedite deliveries and coordinate replacements when needed .
• Familiar with NetSuite .
• 5 days work week hybrid.

What you need to be great in this role:

• 2--5 years procurement/ purchasing experience or relevant supply-chain role
• Proficient with MS Excel; experience with ERP or procurement systems preferred
• Good communication and negotiation skills with excellent coordination skills .
• Strong experience with a MacOS environment .
• Preference for candidates with experience in working with different countries in a region .
• Must be proficient in English – both speaking and writing .

Personal attributes:

• Self-motivated, working with little supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate and liaise with junior - midlevels in the business.
• Discrete about all confidential and personal information.
• Driven, proactive, helpful, and enthusiastic team player.
• Passion for and inquisitive about AI and new technologies
• Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical

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OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

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