Purchasing Assistant

Awards Central Philippines Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 613,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Metro Manila is seeking a Procurement Associate to manage purchasing operations, including creating purchase orders and maintaining vendor relationships. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have 3-5 years of experience in procurement, along with proficiency in material requirements planning and MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration).
• 3-5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience with material requirements planning tools.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and create purchase orders.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze procurement data for cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage vendor onboarding.
• Coordinate shipping and logistics for procured items.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.
• Collaborate with internal departments for procurement needs.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Procurement data analysis

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration

Tools

Material requirements planning tools

Job description

A procurement associate supports an organization's purchasing operations by processing requisitions and purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, maintaining records, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

• Process requisitions, create and track purchase orders, and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, source, and develop relationships with new and existing suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collect and analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, prepare reports, and support business reviews.
• Facilitate communication with vendors and suppliers, negotiate contract terms and pricing, and manage vendor onboarding.
• Verify deliveries, manage inventory levels, and coordinate shipping and logistics for procured items.
• Maintain accurate and transparent procurement records and files.
• Coordinate with various internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment.

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in a technical discipline Engineering, Supply Chain, and Business Administration courses)
• With at least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience working with material requirements planning tools
• Proficient in using MS Office Applications such as MS Office Word, Excel, etc.