Purchasing Specialist

RBS Universal Grains Trader Corporation; Cagayan de Oro; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

RBS Universal Grains Trader Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services, coordinating with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and quality. The role focuses on optimizing processes, supplier relationships, and achieving tangible cost savings.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of progressive procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
• Forecasts demand for goods and services to create effective procurement plans.
• Analyzes market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Optimizes purchasing budgets to align with organizational goals.
• Reviews completeness of all requests through checking the specified item or services description with complete and accurate necessary attachments.
• Researches and identifies prospective suppliers.
• Evaluates products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Collaborates with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements.
• Monitors the delivery of goods/services on issued Purchase Orders (PO) and project completion.
• Resolve issues such as delays, defective products, or incorrect shipments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the role

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the effective and efficient procurement of materials, equipment, and services through the proper coordination with vendors and requisitioning parties. Ensures that goods and services are delivered with the right quality, time, and place to have continuity of business operation. Optimizes procurement processes, manage supplier relationships, and achieve tangible cost savings.

Key responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
• Forecasts demand for goods and services to create effective procurement plans.
• Analyzes market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Optimizes purchasing budgets to align with organizational goals.
• Reviews completeness of all requests through checking the specified item or services description with complete and accurate necessary attachments.
• Researches and identifies prospective suppliers.
• Evaluates products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Collaborates with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements.
• Monitors the delivery of goods/services on issued Purchase Orders (PO) and project completion.
• Resolve issues such as delays, defective products, or incorrect shipments.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of progressive experience in procurement or related field.
• Strong negotiation skills and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to verify and reconcile discrepancies in procurement documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.