Purchasing Assistant

Citistores, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Citistores, Inc. seeks a proactive Purchasing/Procurement assistant to support store operations across Metro Manila. You will assist in sourcing goods, review purchase orders, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

This role requires a 4-year business degree, 6–12 months of purchasing experience, and strong verbal and written communication with negotiation skills. Field visits to suppliers may be required, and meticulous record-keeping is essential for inventory control.

Qualifications

• Graduated in a 4-year business course (Management, Marketing, IT, Accounting, or related fields).
• 6–12 months of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Willing to do field sourcing and supplier visits.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of goods and materials for store operations.
• Review and process purchase orders ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate terms and resolve issues
• Maintain detailed records of purchasing activities and inventory levels

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Field work willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business-related field

Job description

What you'll be doing

1. Assist in the procurement of goods and materials required for store operations.

2. Review and process purchase orders, ensuring accurate ordering and timely delivery

3. Liaise with suppliers and vendors to negotiate favorable terms and resolve any issues

4. Maintain detailed records of all purchasing activities and inventory levels

What we're looking for

1. Graduate of any 4 years Business courses (Management, Marketing, IT, Accountancy, or any field)

2. With at least 6 months to 1 year experience in Purchasing/Procurement for non- trade is required for the position.

3. Willing to do field work for sourcing and supplier's visit.

4. With good verbal and written communication skills.

5. With good negotiation skills.

6. Keen to details, proactive and hardworking.