Purchasing Manager

VISMAY INTERNATIONAL CORP.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VISMAY INTERNATIONAL CORP. is seeking an experienced Purchasing/Procurement leader to develop strategies that align with sales plans and inventory objectives. You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers across local and international networks, ensuring cost efficiency and reliable delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. Travel for supplier meetings may be needed in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing or supply chain.
• 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience in retail or consumer electronics and multi-brand environments preferred.
• Strong negotiation, cost management, and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business needs and inventory goals.
• Lead sourcing and procurement of products, materials, and equipment for the company.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and discounts with suppliers.
• Manage relationships with local and international suppliers, principals, and distributors.
• Monitor orders, delivery schedules, and product availability; coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze inventory levels and market trends to support purchasing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls; develop procurement documentation.
• Lead and develop the Purchasing team, including workload allocation and coaching.
• Provide management with cost analyses, supplier evaluations, and recommendations.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Cost management

Inventory coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business requirements, sales plans, and inventory objectives.

• Lead the sourcing and procurement of products, materials, supplies, equipment, and other company requirements.

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, quality, and reliable delivery.

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers, principals, distributors, and business partners.

• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, product availability, and supplier commitments.

• Coordinate with Sales, Product, Merchandising, Finance, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to determine purchasing requirements.

• Analyze inventory levels, sales forecasts, product demand, and market trends to support purchasing decisions.

• Ensure sufficient inventory availability while minimizing overstock, slow-moving, and obsolete items.

• Review supplier quotations, contracts, payment terms, and commercial agreements.

• Monitor product costs, pricing changes, foreign exchange impact, and other factors affecting purchasing decisions.

• Negotiate volume discounts, rebates, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial arrangements.

• Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service.

• Develop and maintain purchasing reports, supplier records, price lists, and procurement documentation.

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval procedures, and internal controls.

• Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs and improve purchasing efficiency.

• Resolve purchasing, delivery, quality, and supplier-related issues in coordination with concerned departments.

• Lead and develop the Purchasing team, including workload allocation, coaching, performance monitoring, and process improvement.

• Provide management with purchasing updates, cost analysis, supplier evaluations, and recommendations.

• Support new product sourcing, product launches, and expansion of product categories when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Operations Management, or a related field.

• At least 5–8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, with 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Experience in retail, consumer electronics, gadgets, appliances, FMCG, distribution, or multi-brand businesses is highly preferred.

• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, negotiation, purchase planning, cost management, and inventory coordination.

• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supplier agreements.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, particularly in evaluating costs, demand, inventory, and supplier performance.

• Good understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP or purchasing systems is an advantage.

• Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, commercially aware, and results-driven.

• Able to manage multiple suppliers, product categories, and purchasing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Willing to travel for supplier meetings, product sourcing, branch visits, and business activities when required.