Procurement Officer (Local/Importation)

Enable PH; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Pay

Government-mandated contributions

Sick Leaves and Vacation Leaves upon/h

HMO

Merit-based incentives

Employee discount

Job summary

Enable PH is seeking a Procurement and Importation Officer to lead procurement and import logistics, including sourcing, supplier management, cost negotiation, PO administration, and shipment coordination, ensuring compliance with customs and trade regulations.

The role drives efficient, timely, and cost-effective flow of imported goods from international suppliers to local warehouses, while optimizing processes and maintaining strong supplier relationships to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in import/export operations.
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures.
• Experience in import logistics, customs brokerage or freight forwarding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement and import activities from sourcing to shipment tracking.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers for compliant, timely transactions.
• Prepare, verify, and monitor import documentation per trade laws, tariffs, and customs rules.
• Evaluate supplier performance and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to forecast material needs and manage inventory flow.
• Review and optimize procurement and logistics processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Track and report procurement KPI metrics such as cost, lead times, and compliance.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organization

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Job description

About the role

The Procurement and Importation Officer is responsible for leading and managing the procurement and import logistics. This includes strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost negotiation, purchase order administration, shipment coordination, and ensuring compliance with customs and trade regulations. The role ensures the efficient, timely, and cost-effective flow of imported goods from international suppliers to the company's warehouse or distribution centers, while driving process improvements and maintaining supplier relationships that align with company objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage end-to-end procurement and importation activities, from sourcing and negotiation to shipment tracking and delivery and ensure stock availability across sales channels

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure smooth, compliant, and timely transactions

• Lead the preparation, verification, and monitoring of import documentation and ensure compliance with trade laws, tariffs, and customs regulations

• Evaluate supplier performance, market trends, and cost structures to identify opportunities for savings and operational improvement

• Collaborate with internal teams to anticipate material requirements, manage inventory flow, and address import-related concerns

• Review and enhance procurement and logistics processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness

• Track and report key procurement KPI metrics, including cost performance, lead times, and compliance indicators

• Perform and lead ad-hoc tasks/projects as needed

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

• Proven experience in import logistics, customs brokerage or freight forwarding

• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, import / export compliance, and customs procedures

• 3-4 Years Experience in Import/Export Operations

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Strong Problem-solving and Organizational abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

• Basic Pay

• Government-mandated contributions

• Sick Leaves and Vacation Leaves upon hiring

• HMO

• Merit-based incentives

• Employee discount