Purchasing Buyer

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Buyer in Laguna to join the Facilities & Materials Section. The role ensures cost‑effective procurement of indirect materials, services, and projects, while managing supplier sourcing, accreditation, bidding, and contract administration.

You will lead cost reduction initiatives and manage risk across purchasing operations. Ideal candidates possess a business/ops background, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in operations, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and numerical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Project management and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sourcing, price reviews, and procurement for indirect materials, services, and projects to ensure cost competitiveness and on‑time delivery.
• Manage end‑to‑end buyer function including PR/PO processing, supplier accreditation, bidding, negotiation, awarding, and contract administration.
• Identify and develop reliable suppliers while expanding the supply base.
• Lead supplier performance improvement focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Perform cost analyses and cost reduction activities to support business objectives.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to enhance efficiency and continuity.
• Maintain supplier databases and procurement reports; coordinate with stakeholders and regional offices.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Cost analysis

Project management

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Job description

About the role

The Purchasing Buyer is a member of the Facilities & Materials Section that ensures the timely and cost-effective procurement of indirect materials, services, and projects required by the company.

The role is responsible for supplier sourcing and accreditation, bidding and contract management, cost reduction initiatives, and supply risk management while ensuring quality, delivery, safety, and continuous improvement in purchasing operations. In this role, you are expected to be a domain expert in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, cost management, and purchasing process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct sourcing, price reviews, and procurement activities for indirect materials, services, and projects to ensure competitive cost, quality, and on‑time delivery.

• Manage the end‑to‑end buyer function, including PR/PO processing, supplier accreditation, bidding, negotiation, awarding, and contract administration.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers while expanding and strengthening the company's supply base.

• Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

• Conduct cost analysis, cost reduction activities, and financial risk management to support business objectives.

• Develop and implement purchasing and sourcing strategies that enhance operational efficiency and business continuity.

• Maintain and manage supplier databases, purchasing records, and procurement reports.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and regional purchasing offices to ensure alignment of procurement activities and requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen purchasing processes and supplier management systems.

Our perfect match:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration major in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and numerical skills.

• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.

• Project management and coordination skills.

• Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized and detail oriented.

• Ability to work with diverse personalities and cross-functional teams.

• Strong business acumen and cost management mindset.

• Resilient, proactive, and results-oriented team player.