Purchasing Associate – Construction Materials & Procurement

Elite Headhunting Incorporated; Manila; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Headhunting Incorporated is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to handle sourcing construction materials, supplier coordination, PO processing, and delivery monitoring. The role requires hands‑on procurement work across projects and strict record keeping, on‑site in Quezon City.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in purchasing or procurement (construction preferred), a related bachelor’s degree, strong negotiation skills, proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing or Procurement.
• Construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience purchasing construction materials, building supplies, tools, or project-related materials.
• Hands-on experience with Purchase Orders, supplier canvassing, quotations, and delivery monitoring.
• Knowledge of supplier billing, invoices, delivery receipts, and payment processing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with inventory or procurement systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase construction materials, building supplies, tools, equipment, and other project requirements.
• Prepare, process, and monitor Purchase Orders (POs).
• Request and compare supplier quotations based on price, quality, availability, and delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding orders, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor the timely delivery of construction materials and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment of required materials.
• Review and verify supplier invoices, billings, delivery receipts, and supporting documents.
• Prepare and process payment requests and liquidation reports.
• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing and procurement records.
• Build and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and favorable payment/delivery terms.
• Identify alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with project, operations, warehouse, and other departments regarding material requirements.
• Ensure procurement transactions are properly documented and completed.
• Perform other purchasing and procurement duties as assigned

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Procurement systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer with background in construction materials and procurement to handle purchasing activities, supplier coordination, material sourcing, inventory monitoring, and procurement documentation.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in the construction industry, with hands‑on experience sourcing and purchasing construction materials, processing POs, coordinating suppliers, and monitoring deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field

• At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing or Procurement

• Construction industry experience is highly preferred

• Experience purchasing construction materials, building supplies, tools, or project-related materials is a strong advantage

• Hands‑on experience with Purchase Orders, supplier canvassing, quotations, and delivery monitoring

• Knowledge of supplier billing, invoices, delivery receipts, and payment processing

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented

• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office

• Experience with inventory or procurement systems is an advantage

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently

• Willing to work on‑site in Quezon City

• Willing to work Monday to Saturday

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase construction materials, building supplies, tools, equipment, and other project requirements

• Prepare, process, and monitor Purchase Orders (POs)

• Request and compare supplier quotations based on price, quality, availability, and delivery

• Coordinate with suppliers regarding orders, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules

• Monitor the timely delivery of construction materials and supplies

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment of required materials

• Review and verify supplier invoices, billings, delivery receipts, and supporting documents

• Prepare and process payment requests and liquidation reports

• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing and procurement records

• Build and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers

• Negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and favorable payment/delivery terms

• Identify alternative suppliers and cost‑saving opportunities

• Coordinate with project, operations, warehouse, and other departments regarding material requirements

• Ensure procurement transactions are properly documented and completed

• Perform other purchasing and procurement duties as assigned