Procurement Officer

Private Advertiser; Marilao; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Procurement Officer with a chemistry background to manage sourcing of laboratory chemicals, reagents, equipment, and consumables. You will verify specifications with laboratory staff and negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective, timely deliveries.

The role requires familiarity with lab materials, strong procurement skills, and proficiency in Excel. Experience in chemical labs or manufacturing is advantageous; licensing is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/related science preferred.
• 1–2 years of procurement, purchasing, inventory, or lab operations experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with laboratory chemicals, reagents, equipment, and specs.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, price negotiation, and purchase order processing.
• Proficient in Excel and inventory or procurement systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple procurement requirements.
• Licensed Chemist or Licensed Chemical Technician is an advantage but not required.
• Experience in chemical laboratories, testing laboratories, manufacturing, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure laboratory chemicals, reagents, equipment, consumables, and other operational supplies.
• Review purchase requests and verify technical specifications in coordination with laboratory personnel.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Coordinate with laboratory teams to ensure availability of critical materials and prevent operational delays.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and procurement requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of purchase orders, quotations, and supplier records.
• Support cost optimization and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Price negotiation

Purchase order processing

Inventory management

Procurement systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/related science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement Officer with a technical background in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or related laboratory sciences to manage the sourcing and procurement of laboratory chemicals, reagents, equipment, consumables, and other operational requirements. The ideal candidate has a good understanding of laboratory materials and chemical specifications to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant procurement.

Key responsibilities

• Source and procure laboratory chemicals, reagents, equipment, consumables, and other operational supplies.

• Review purchase requests and verify technical specifications in coordination with laboratory personnel.

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.

• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.

• Coordinate with laboratory teams to ensure availability of critical materials and prevent operational delays.

• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and procurement requirements.

• Ensure proper documentation of purchase orders, quotations, and supplier records.

• Support cost optimization and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering, or other related science courses is preferred.

• At least 1–2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or laboratory operations is an advantage.

• Familiarity with laboratory chemicals, reagents, equipment, and technical specifications.

• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, price negotiation, and purchase order processing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory or procurement systems.

• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple procurement requirements.

• Licensed Chemist or Licensed Chemical Technician is an advantage but not required.

• Experience in chemical laboratories, testing laboratories, manufacturing, or related industries.