Purchasing Manager

Will Decena and Associates Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Will Decena and Associates Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a seasoned procurement professional with a focus on construction. The role involves overseeing purchasing activities, evaluating quotations, and ensuring materials meet project specs and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, 5+ years in construction procurement, and strong vendor management skills. Proficiency in English and Filipino is required to communicate with suppliers and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in a related field.
• Experience in construction procurement.
• Proficient in English and Filipino.
• Mastery of material pricing, vendor contracts and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor purchasing activities.
• Evaluate price quotations and supplier proposals.
• Identify reliable vendors and manage relationships.
• Ensure on-time delivery and alignment with project budgets.
• Prepare procurement reports and keep records up to date.

Skills

Purchasing monitoring

Quotation evaluation

Construction industry experience

Materials specs & nomenclatures

Report generation

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Vendor management

SAP / asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

SAP

Asset management systems

Job description

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent courses.

• Required language(s): English, Filipino

• At least 5 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

• Required Skill(s): Capable of monitoring purchasing activities, competent in evaluating price quotations from different suppliers, Experienced in construction industry, familiar with construction materials specifications and nomenclatures, proficient in report generation

• Preferably Manager/5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employee specialized in Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management or equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, civil engineering or construction management, plus 3 to 5 years of hands-on construction procurement experience. Must have mastered material pricing, vendor contracts, and logistics to keep projects on schedule and budget.

Core Skills

• Contract negotiation: Securing low prices, bulk discounts, and safe delivery timelines.

• Cost analysis: Tracking market trends, calculating material quantities, and managing budgets.

• Software proficiency: Using systems and procurement tools like SAP or asset management.

• Vendor management: Building long-term ties with reliable vendors and material suppliers.