Purchasing Assistant

K-Metart Ent.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Christmas gift

Company events

Opportunities for promotion

Paid training

Promotion to permanent employee

Staff meals provided

Job summary

K-Metart Ent. in Quezon City invites a hands-on Purchasing Assistant to join our stainless steel manufacturing team in Novaliches.

You will manage end-to-end procurement for sheets, pipes, fittings, and fabrication supplies, ensuring timely availability for production and adherence to policies. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of related experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in inventory control and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, SCM, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years purchasing/procurement experience in stainless steel, construction or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of raw material sourcing and fabrication supplies.
• Proven negotiation skills with suppliers for quality at competitive costs.
• Proficient in inventory management and production material usage monitoring.
• Familiar with government procurement rules and policies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP/purchasing systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for stainless steel items and related equipment.
• Evaluate requirements and recommend cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices and favorable terms.
• Monitor supplier performance for reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Production and Warehouse to ensure material availability.
• Check inventory levels and initiate timely reorders.
• Source suppliers via catalogs, online research and industry networks; conduct vendor assessments.
• Ensure procurement complies with company policies and government regulations.
• Review and improve purchasing systems and procedures for efficiency.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier contracts for audits.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Procurement knowledge

MS Office / ERP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Government rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management / Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job description:

HIRING - PURCHASING ASSISTANT FOR STAINLESS STEEL COMPANY (NOVALICHES AREA)

We are an established enterprise operating for almost 30 years based in Novaliches, Quezon City. We are a 100% Filipino-owned business, manufacturing all kinds of stainless steel products across the country and abroad.

Job Highlights:

• Competitive Pay and Overtime Benefits


• Free Uniform for regular employees


• Complete Government Benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)


• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, and 13th Month Pay


• Career Advancement opportunities with regular salary increases based on performance


• Promotion to a regular employee upon passing the probationary period

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.


• Minimum 2-3 years purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in stainless steel, construction, or manufacturing industries.


• Strong knowledge of raw material sourcing, particularly stainless steel products and related fabrication supplies.


• Proven negotiation skills with suppliers, ensuring quality at competitive costs.


• Proficient in inventory management and monitoring material usage for production needs.


• Knowledgeable in government rules and organizational policies affecting procurement.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient in MS Office applications and ERP/purchasing systems.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing function, from sourcing to order fulfillment, for stainless steel sheets, pipes, fittings, consumables, tools, and equipment.


• Consistently evaluate purchasing requirements and recommend cost-saving measures without compromising quality.


• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the most competitive prices, favorable terms, and reliable lead times.


• Regularly monitor and evaluate supplier performance, reliability, and compliance with company standards.


• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, and related teams to ensure material availability for ongoing and upcoming projects.


• Check if inventory levels are sufficient for production needs and initiate timely reorders.


• Locate and evaluate potential suppliers through catalogs, online research, and industry networks; conduct vendor assessments when necessary.


• Ensure compliance with all company policies and government regulations affecting procurement, importation, and supply chain activities.


• Review and improve purchasing systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.


• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier information for audit and reporting purposes.


• Reports directly to Operations Manager.


• Willing to work Monday to Saturday and render overtime when operationally required.


• Willing to work onsite in Novaliches, Quezon City, with a possible transfer to Lawang Bato, Valenzuela by 2027.
  

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift


• Company events


• Opportunities for promotion


• Paid training


• Promotion to permanent employee


• Staff meals provided