Purchasing Staff (Construction Industry)

Isteel Inc.; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Isteel Inc. in Metro Manila is seeking a proactive Purchaser to source, canvass, evaluate, and procure materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and services for projects. You will ensure purchases meet required quality, quantity, price, and delivery schedules.

This role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and documentation skills to maintain records, manage PO lifecycle, and ensure timely deliveries while adhering to company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing experience in construction or manufacturing settings.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple orders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review PRs from departments and sites.
• Canvass and source materials, equipment, tools, and supplies from qualified suppliers.
• Request and compare quotations based on price, quality, and delivery terms.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best price and terms.
• Prepare POs and obtain proper approvals before releasing orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and changes in requirements.
• Monitor status of outstanding POs to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Maintain supplier database and evaluate supplier performance.
• Verify deliveries against specifications and POs.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation.
• Prepare regular procurement reports (pending PRs, POs, deliveries, supplier status).
• Assist in resolving issues with defective or incorrect deliveries.
• Coordinate with Accounting on invoices and payment requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Vendor management

Purchase orders

Record keeping

Tools

MS Excel

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchaser is responsible for sourcing, canvassing, evaluating, and purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and services required by the company and its projects. The position ensures that purchases are made at the right quality, quantity, price, and delivery schedule, while complying with company purchasing policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Receive and review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) from departments and project sites.




2. Canvass and source materials, equipment, tools, and supplies from qualified suppliers.




3. Request and compare quotations based on price, quality, specifications, availability, and delivery terms.




4. Negotiate with suppliers for the best possible price, payment terms, and delivery schedule.




5. Prepare Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure proper approval before releasing orders.




6. Coordinate with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, back orders, and changes in requirements.




7. Monitor the status of outstanding purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.




8. Coordinate with project/site personnel, warehouse, accounting, and other departments regarding procurement requirements.




9. Verify that delivered items conform to the approved specifications, quantity, and purchase order.




10. Maintain and update records of suppliers, quotations, purchase orders, and procurement transactions.




11. Develop and maintain a reliable supplier database and identify potential new suppliers.




12. Evaluate supplier performance based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.




13. Assist in resolving issues involving defective, incomplete, or incorrect deliveries.




14. Ensure that procurement transactions are properly documented and supported by required documents.




15. Coordinate with Accounting regarding invoices, billing, payment requirements, and supporting documents.




16. Monitor market prices and availability of commonly purchased construction materials and supplies.




17. Ensure compliance with the company's purchasing policies, approval procedures, and internal controls.




18. Maintain confidentiality of supplier pricing, company purchasing information, and other sensitive procurement data.




19. Prepare regular procurement reports, including pending PRs, POs, deliveries, and supplier status.




20. Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by management.