Purchasing Officer

AvantePH; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AvantePH in the Philippines is seeking a procurement professional to source suppliers locally and internationally, negotiate pricing, and coordinate orders.

You will maintain supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and handle import documentation while reporting procurement metrics. Strong communication and organizational skills, plus MS Office proficiency, are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in procurement, preferably FMCG or personal care products.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier negotiation, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with import/export documentation and procedures is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and procurement software.
• Preferred: Female candidates with prior FMCG experience.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers locally and internationally.
• Negotiate pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules to optimize procurement costs.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and quality.
• Implement strategies for inventory optimization and cost control.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and importation documentation accurately.
• Monitor and report on procurement metrics and supplier performance.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

MS Office

Procurement software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate suppliers locally and internationally.
• Negotiate pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules to optimize procurement costs.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and quality.
• Implement strategies for inventory optimization and cost control.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and importation documentation accurately.
• Monitor and report on procurement metrics and supplier performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of [insert years] experience in procurement, preferably within FMCG or personal care products.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier negotiation, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with import/export documentation and procedures is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and procurement software.
• Preferred: Female candidates with prior experience in FMCG companies.