Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing

Career Professionals, Inc.; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled procurement specialist in Bulacan. The role involves sourcing and managing supplier relationships to ensure high-quality materials and efficiency in procurement processes. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant qualification in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Sourcing or Procurement role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Significant network of suppliers for raw materials and packaging.
• Proficiency in procurement and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers for raw materials.
• Negotiate contract terms to obtain the best value.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement management systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Researching and evaluating potential suppliers to meet our product and service requirements (raw materials and packaging materials)
• Negotiating contract terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best value for the company
• Managing supplier relationships and performance, ensuring we receive high-quality materials and services on time
• Optimizing our procurement processes and inventory levels to improve efficiency and cost savings
• Collaborating cross-functionally to align sourcing activities with our manufacturing and distribution plans
• Maintaining detailed records and reporting on procurement activities and cost savings

Qualifications

• Significant experience (3+ years) in a Sourcing or Procurement role, ideally within the manufacturing industries
• With significant network of suppliers of raw materials and packaging materials both here and abroad.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
• Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management systems
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across different departments
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field
• Importation background/experience is a plus