Purchasing Assistant Manager

LG Chem Ltd; Pasig; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking a General Procurement Officer to manage procurement activities, sourcing, vendor management and contract administration. The role focuses on timely, cost-effective acquisitions with strong supplier relationships and compliance.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, negotiate terms, and monitor costs while driving continuous improvement in procurement processes and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing or supply chain operations.
• Experience in vendor management and supplier negotiations is advantageous.
• Knowledge of procurement practices, sourcing strategies and contract administration.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP/procurement systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests and procure goods/services per company policy.
• Source qualified suppliers, obtain quotations and evaluate options.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules for cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; monitor performance and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain purchase orders, quotations, contracts and records.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory and delivery with internal departments.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Supplier negotiations

Procurement processes

Inventory management

Contract administration

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, Lifes Good, embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier, better life for all.
With a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence of more than 100 subsidiaries, we operate on a truly global scale. Since our establishment in 1958, our dedication to enhancing lives worldwide through innovative products has remained unwavering. Our business domains include Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions.
Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of Customer-Value Creation and People-Oriented Management, these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Join us and become a part of a company that is not just about creating solutions for a better life, because at LG, Lifes Good.

EmploymentType: Full-time/Permanent

Location: FullOn-site

Department: GeneralProcurement

ReportsTo: GeneralProcurementPartLeader

About the Role

TheGeneralProcurementOfficerisresponsibleformanagingprocurementactivitiestoensurethetimely,cost-effective,andcompliantacquisitionofgoodsandservicesrequiredbytheorganization.Therolesupportssourcing,vendormanagement,purchasing,andcontractadministrationwhilemaintainingstrongsupplierrelationshipsandoptimizingprocurementcosts.TheGeneralProcurementOfficercontributestooperationalefficiencybyensuringtheavailabilityofqualityproductsandservicesthrougheffectiveprocurementpracticesandcoordinationwithinternalandexternalstakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Procurement&Sourcing

• Processpurchaserequestsandprocuregoodsandservicesinaccordancewithcompanypoliciesandprocedures.
• Sourcequalifiedsuppliers,obtainquotations,andevaluateprocurementoptions.
• Negotiatepricing,paymentterms,anddeliveryschedulestoachievecostefficiencyandvaluefortheorganization.

VendorManagement&Coordination

• Developandmaintainrelationshipswithsuppliersandserviceproviders.
• Monitorsupplierperformance,deliverycommitments,andcontractcompliance.
• Addressprocurementandsupplier-relatedconcernsinatimelymanner.

PurchaseOrder&DocumentationManagement

• Prepareandmaintainpurchaseorders,quotations,contracts,andprocurementrecords.
• Ensurecompleteness,accuracy,andproperfilingofprocurementdocuments.
• Supportprocurementcompliancerequirementsandauditactivities.

Inventory,CostControl&ProcessImprovement

• Coordinatewithinternaldepartmentsregardingpurchasing,inventory,anddeliveryrequirements.
• Monitorpurchasingcostsandidentifycost-savingopportunities.
• Supportcontinuousimprovementinitiativestoenhanceprocurementefficiencyandeffectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelorsdegreeinbusinessadministration,Management,Economics,oranyrelatedfield.
• Atleast3-5yearsofexperienceinprocurement,purchasing,sourcing,orsupplychainoperations.
• Experienceinvendormanagement,suppliernegotiations,andprocurementprocessesisanadvantage.
• Knowledgeofprocurementpractices,sourcingstrategies,inventorymanagement,vendoraccreditationandcontractadministration.
• ProficientinMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsandERP/procurementsystems.
• Strongnegotiation,analytical,organizational,andcommunicationskills.
• Abilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesandmeetdeadlinesinafast-pacedenvironment.
• Highattentiontodetailandaccuracyindocumentationandtransactions.
• Knowledgeofprocurementpolicies,compliancerequirements,andethicalsourcingpractices.
• Professionalcertificationinprocurementorsupplychainmanagementisanadvantage.

WhyJoinUs?

Webelieveinfosteringacultureofinnovation,collaboration,andgrowth.Aspartofourteam,youllhavetheopportunitytoworkoncutting-edgePRandmarketingcampaignsalongsideadiversegroupoftalentedprofessionals.Weoffercompetitivecompensation,continuouslearningopportunities,andaworkenvironmentthatvaluesyourideasandcontributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.