Purchasing Assistant (Open for Fresh Graduate)

Power Mac Center; Pasig; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Mac Center is seeking a Procurement/Purchasing professional to plan and purchase the company’s supply investments and support cost-saving initiatives. You will anticipate demand changes, determine product specs, and manage supplier relations to ensure timely replenishment and optimal spend.

Qualifications include a degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or SCM, with fresh graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related courses.
• At least six (6) months of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply management; OPEN FOR FRESH GRADUATES.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase the Company’s supply investments and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify and anticipate demand changes using actual supply and consumption data.
• Determine product quality, quantity, and specs for goods and services to procure.
• Review MRP daily and generate stock-out reports.
• Monitor open purchase orders and stock-out reports for timely replenishment.
• Analyze inventory through spend analysis and supplier performance.
• Initiate purchase orders for inventory replenishment.
• Conduct inventory checks and audits across stores and locations.
• Research, evaluate, and select suitable suppliers; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Generate and issue purchase orders; update POs in the system.
• Maintain confidentiality of files and data; adhere to policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning

Negotiation

Independent learner

Education

Industrial Engineering/BBA/SCM or related

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

iWork

Job description

Responsible for planning and purchasing the Company’s supply investments. Supports the development of cost-saving initiatives and purchasing strategies while maintaining strong and professional relationships with suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

• Identifies and anticipates demand changes based on actual supply and consumption data.

• Determines product quality, quantity, and specifications for goods and services to be procured.

• Reviews the Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) daily and generates stock-out reports.

• Monitors open purchase orders and stock-out reports to ensure timely replenishment.

• Analyzes inventory through supply stratification and spend analysis.

• Initiates purchase orders for inventory replenishment as required.

• Conducts inventory checks and audits across all stores and non-store inventory locations.

• Implements cost-reduction initiatives and manages expenses per business supplier.

Purchasing

• Ensures all purchase requisitions comply with operational policies and procedures.

• Researches, evaluates, and selects suitable suppliers.

• Requests quotations and negotiates pricing, terms, and conditions.

• Generates and issues purchase orders and secures supplier confirmation.

• Monitors and updates purchase orders in the system.

• Maintains confidentiality and security of files and databases.

• Adheres to all Company policies, procedures, and the Code of Honor.

• Upholds and protects the Company’s image and interests at all times.

• Performs other related tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related courses.

• At least six (6) months of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply management. OPEN FOR FRESH GRADUATES.

• Strong communication, planning, and negotiation skills.

• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and iWork applications.

• Fast learner who can work independently.

• Results-driven, committed, and detail-oriented.

• Demonstrates strong values in excellence, customer experience, innovation, integrity, and collaboration.