Purchasing & Material Planning Lead

create synergies inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. in the Philippines seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end sourcing for direct and indirect materials, ensuring quality, on-time delivery and cost optimization.

You will lead supplier qualification, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Planning to align material availability with production needs. This midshift role rooted in Batangas offers exposure to ERP/MRP systems and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in Purchasing, Procurement, Material Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain in manufacturing.
• Experience with MIN/MAX, ROP, ROQ, and replenishment planning.
• Experience negotiating pricing, lead times, and supplier contracts.
• ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/Infor or similar).
• Willing to work midshift in Batangas.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing operations and business objectives.
• Source, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to meet quality, delivery, cost, and service requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, blanket purchase orders, and long-term supply agreements to optimize commercial outcomes.
• Review requisitions, material specs, and engineering drawings to ensure sourcing accuracy.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance and service levels.
• Drive supplier development, localization, and cost-reduction initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Planning to align material needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

ERP/MRP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for direct and indirect materials required to support manufacturing operations and business objectives.
• Source, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure alignment with quality, delivery, cost, and service requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, blanket purchase orders, and long-term supply agreements to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Review purchase requisitions, material requirements, technical specifications, and engineering drawings to ensure accurate sourcing and procurement execution.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance, delivery commitments, and service levels.
• Drive supplier development, localization, and cost reduction initiatives to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Planning teams to ensure material requirements are aligned with business needs.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop and execute material planning strategies to ensure the timely availability of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously review minimum and maximum inventory levels for critical production materials.
• Determine and manage Reorder Points (ROP) and Reorder Quantities (ROQ) based on demand patterns, supplier lead times, inventory targets, and production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, material consumption trends, and forecast requirements to proactively identify supply risks and replenishment needs.
• Manage long lead-time, imported, and critical materials through effective planning and stocking strategies to prevent production disruptions.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams to support demand planning, replenishment planning, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Analyze inventory health and implement actions to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, slow-moving materials, and obsolescence.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing, inventory planning, material replenishment, and procurement activities.
• Analyze procurement, inventory, and planning data to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and working capital optimization.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, supplier performance, material availability, procurement efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and material transitions by coordinating sourcing and inventory planning activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement processes, inventory management, material planning, and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Material Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in inventory planning concepts including MIN/MAX inventory levels, Reorder Points (ROP), Reorder Quantities (ROQ), and replenishment planning.
• Experience managing supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, payment terms, and supply agreements.
• Exposure to technical sourcing, engineered products, customized components, or print-to-specification materials is highly preferred.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willing to work on a midshift schedule and be based in Batangas.