Purchasing Assistant

Laura's Food Products Corporation; Angono; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Laura's Food Products Corporation is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage purchasing activities for raw ingredients, additives, and packaging materials in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, a degree in SCM/related fields, and strong Excel/ERP software skills. You will collaborate with warehouse and production teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate documentation, while maintaining supplier performance records.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years hands‑on experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control in food manufacturing, commissary or FMCG.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, basic inventory systems, and ERP/SAP or similar ERP tools.
• Proficient in MS Excel (formulas, tracking sheets, pivot tables) and MS Office; strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Process PRs and generate accurate POs for raw ingredients, additives, and packaging materials.
• Delivery & Inventory Monitoring: Track open orders and delivery schedules to prevent stockouts or spoilage; coordinate with warehouse/production.
• Invoice Verification: Match delivery receipts, invoices, and POs before forwarding to finance for payment processing.
• Reporting: Maintain purchasing databases, inventory logs, and supplier performance tracking reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Key Responsibilities

  • Procurement & Sourcing: Process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and generate accurate Purchase Orders (POs) for raw ingredients, food additives, and packaging materials.

  • Delivery & Inventory Monitoring: Track open orders and monitor delivery schedules to ensure raw materials arrive on time and complete. Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to avoid stockouts or over-spoilage.

  • Invoice Verification: Match supplier delivery receipts, invoices, and purchase orders before forwarding documentation to the finance department for payment processing.

  • Reporting: Maintain up-to-date purchasing databases, inventory logs, and supplier performance tracking reports.

  Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

  • Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands‑on experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control, preferably within a food manufacturing, commissary, or FMCG (Fast‑Moving Consumer Goods) environment.

  • Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP), basic inventory systems, and enterprise software (such as SAP or ERP tools).

  • Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, tracking sheets, pivot tables).

  • Soft Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail to prevent costly specification or pricing errors.