Purchaser

Dempsey Resource Management; Taguig; On-site; PHP 290,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management is seeking a Purchaser to join our team in the Philippines. You will oversee the timely and cost-effective procurement of food, beverages, packaging, and operating supplies for our restaurants and commissary.

Key responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and monitoring inventory to meet quality standards and minimize costs while ensuring continuous supply across units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/SCM/hospitality or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in restaurants/hotels/food manufacturing.
• Experience handling food, beverage, and restaurant operational supplies is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP/POS purchasing modules is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and purchasing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Procure food, beverages, packaging, operating supplies, cleaning chemicals, and equipment for restaurants and commissary.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Monitor inventory requirements and ensure purchases meet quality standards while maintaining optimal stock levels.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical and numerical ability

Excellent planning and organization

Attention to detail

Supplier relationship management

Cost-conscious mindset

Integrity and confidentiality

Time management

Effective communication

Problem-solving and decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: 26k - 30k depending on qualifications and Can start asap.

Work Location: BGC

Job Summary

The Purchaser is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and cost-effective procurement of food, beverages, packaging materials, operating supplies, cleaning chemicals, and equipment required by the company's restaurants and commissary. The role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, monitors inventory requirements, and ensures purchases meet the company's quality standards while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in restaurants, hotels, food manufacturing, or commissary operations.
• Experience handling food, beverage, and restaurant operational supplies is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP/POS (i.e. NetSuite) purchasing modules is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and purchasing documentation.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with regular visits to restaurant (airport), supplier facilities, and warehouses.
• May require occasional travel for supplier accreditation, product sourcing, and market visits.
• Availability outside regular working hours may be required to address urgent procurement concerns.

Success in the Role

A successful Purchaser consistently ensures uninterrupted supply to all business units, secures competitive pricing, maintains excellent supplier relationships, minimizes procurement costs, and supports the company's profitability through strategic purchasing decisions.

Required Competencies

• Strong negotiation skills
• Analytical and numerical ability
• Excellent planning and organization
• Attention to detail
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost-conscious mindset
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Time management
• Effective communication
• Problem-solving and decision-making

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Purchase cost savings achieved versus budget
• On-time procurement and supplier delivery rate
• Stock-out incidents
• Emergency purchase frequency
• Purchase Order processing turnaround time
• Supplier quality compliance
• Inventory turnover performance
• Purchase price variance
• Supplier performance rating
• Accuracy of purchasing documentation