Purchasing Assistant Restaurant Commissary

Citimax Group, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for promotion

Promotion to permanent employee

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Taguig seeks a detail-oriented individual for a full-time position. The role focuses on assisting in purchasing and inventory management, requiring a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should be proficient in Excel or Google Sheets, with an understanding of cost control and supplier coordination. This on-site position offers opportunities for promotion and requires willingness to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory operations.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and cost control.
• Ability to prepare and maintain purchasing documentation.
• Familiarity with multi-branch or chain operations preferred.
• Knowledge of end-to-end purchasing process (PR, PO, receiving, invoicing).
• Able to assist in supplier coordination, price canvassing, and quotation comparison.
• Understands approved supplier lists, item specifications, and costing standards.
• Experience with purchase orders, delivery scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Can coordinate with suppliers regarding shortages, damages, returns, and replacements.
• Basic understanding of inventory management, FIFO/FEFO, and stock reconciliation.
• Cost-conscious; supports wastage reduction and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepares and maintains PRs, POs, receiving reports, supplier files, and inventory records.
• Coordinates closely with commissary, kitchen, warehouse, and accounting teams.
• Ensures complete documentation for audit and compliance.
• Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong follow-through and time management.
• Honest, reliable, and discreet with pricing and supplier information.
• Able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplier coordination and inventory management.
• Prepare purchasing documents and maintain supplier files.
• Monitor and control inventory usage trends.
• Monitor inventory levels, costs, and wastage; support cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure documentation for audits and compliance.

Skills

Purchasing process knowledge

Supplier coordination

Inventory management

Excel / Google Sheets proficiency

Cost control awareness

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related fields

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

POS systems

Job description

Citimax Group, Inc.

On-site - Taguig | 1-3 yrs Experience | Bachelor’s Degree | Full-time

Job Description

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, Hospitality, or Food Technology preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.
• Experience
• 1–3 years experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or commissary operations.
• Experience in restaurant, commissary, food production, or FMCG environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with multi-branch or chain operations preferred.
• Purchasing & Procurement Skills
• Knowledge of end-to-end purchasing process (PR, PO, receiving, invoicing).
• Able to assist in supplier coordination, price canvassing, and quotation comparison.
• Understands approved supplier lists, item specifications, and costing standards.
• Experience with purchase orders, delivery scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Can coordinate with suppliers regarding shortages, damages, returns, and replacements.
• Inventory & Cost Control
• Basic understanding of inventory management, FIFO/FEFO, and stock reconciliation.
• Able to monitor usage trends, shortages, over-ordering, and variances.
• Cost-conscious; supports wastage reduction and cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordination & Documentation
• Prepares and maintains PRs, POs, receiving reports, supplier files, and inventory records.
• Coordinates closely with commissary, kitchen, warehouse, and accounting teams.
• Ensures complete documentation for audit and compliance.
• Systems & Computer Skills
• Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets.
• Familiar with inventory, accounting, or POS‑linked systems is an advantage.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong follow-through and time management.
• Honest, reliable, and discreet with pricing and supplier information.
• Able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Work Requirements
• Willing to work early shifts, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Physically able to assist with receiving and checking deliveries.

Job Type: Full-time

• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee

Working Location

Taguig, Philippines (on-site)