Procurement Specialist

Responsible Internet Sustainability Effort Inc; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsible Internet Sustainability Effort Inc is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source quality goods and manage supplier relationships under the Procurement Manager. You will help maintain on-time deliveries and drive cost efficiency.

The role requires 2–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical abilities, and proficiency with SAP or Oracle. International shipping experience and solid communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Strong negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with SAP, Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of contract law, import regulations and compliance is a plus.
• Experience dealing with vendors and managing shipments.
• Familiarity with domestic and international shipping processes.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and compare suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing and terms, monitor budgets, and track cost savings.
• Process and monitor purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Coordinate international shipping, customs, and import requirements.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance; resolve disputes.
• Manage supplier contracts with the Procurement Manager and track renewals.
• Follow company procurement policies and report discrepancies to management.
• Maintain procurement records and prepare reports for audits.
• Analyze market data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Vendor management

International shipping

Contract law awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the role

The Procurement Specialist sources quality goods and services at competitive cost, keeping deliveries on time and supplier relationships strong. Working under the Procurement Manager, they support cost efficiency, policy compliance, and the uninterrupted flow of materials the business depends on.

Key responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and compare suppliers and vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability

• Negotiate supplier pricing and terms, monitor budget compliance, and track cost savings

• Process and monitor purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal departments to ensure deliveries arrive on time and match the requested specifications

• Coordinate international shipping, customs, and importation requirements for incoming goods

• Build supplier relationships, evaluate supplier performance, and resolve order, delivery, or invoice disputes

• Manage supplier contracts with the Procurement Manager, ensuring legal and policy compliance, and tracking renewals and expirations

• Follow company procurement policies and legal regulations in daily purchasing activity, and report inventory discrepancies or shortages to the Procurement Manager

• Maintain procurement records and prepare reports for audits and management reporting

• Analyze market and purchasing data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

What we are looking for:

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

• 2–5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills

• Proficiency in procurement software/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities

• Knowledge of contract law, customs/import regulations, and procurement compliance is a plus

• Experience in dealing with vendors

• Experience in domestic and/or international shipping