Purchasing Staff

Container Corporation of the Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Free parking

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for promotion

Paid training

Promotion to permanent employee

Job summary

Container Corporation of the Philippines is seeking a Purchasing Staff – Local Transactions to manage timely, cost-effective procurement from local suppliers; canvass prices, issue purchase orders, and ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards. You will review PRs, coordinate with warehouse and departments, maintain supplier data, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance.

A bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years local purchasing experience, plus proficiency in Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1–2 years of local purchasing or procurement experience.
• Familiarity with local vendors, pricing trends, and Philippine business practices.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and procurement systems; ERP experience preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review PRs from departments and ensure specifications are clear.
• Canvass prices and evaluate local suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, and reliability.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) to selected suppliers.
• Ensure timely follow-up on deliveries to meet requirements and avoid stock-outs or delays.
• Coordinate with the warehouse and requesting departments on delivery, quantity, and quality.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and price list.
• Negotiate payment terms, delivery schedules, and other terms as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance and recommend changes or alternatives.
• Ensure local purchases comply with policies and approved budgets.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of purchasing records.
• Assist in preparing procurement reports (weekly/monthly PR-PO monitoring).

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Multitasking

ERP familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Staff – Local Transactions is responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods, supplies, and services from local suppliers. The role involves canvassing, negotiating with vendors, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review purchase requests (PRs) from different departments and ensure all required specifications are clear.
• Canvass prices and evaluate local suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, and reliability.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) to selected suppliers.
• Ensure timely follow-up on deliveries to meet company requirements and avoid stock-outs or delays.
• Coordinate with the warehouse or requesting departments to confirm delivery, quantity, and quality of received goods.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and list of standard prices.
• Negotiate payment terms, delivery schedules, and other purchase conditions as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance and recommend changes or alternatives when necessary.
• Ensure all local purchases are in accordance with company policies and within the approved budget.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of all purchasing records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist in preparing regular procurement reports (e.g., weekly/monthly PR-PO monitoring).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or any related field.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in local purchasing or procurement.
• Familiarity with local vendors, pricing trends, and Philippine business practices.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and procurement systems (ERP is an advantage).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with inventory systems or ERP platforms like SAP or SAGE.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Trustworthy, resourceful, and has a strong sense of urgency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company events
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee