Purchasing Supervisor

MEGA PRIME FOODS INCORPORATED; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mega Prime Foods Incorporated is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to join our Procurement team in the Philippines. You will lead end-to-end purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Reporting to the Procurement Lead, you will supervise junior staff, ensure SAP governance, and deliver value across business units. Ideal candidates have 4-6 years in procurement in FMCG/retail, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of progressive procurement experience.
• 1-2 years in supervisory roles within FMCG, food manufacturing, retail, or supply chain.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and purchasing.
• Strong cost-saving mindset and category management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for assigned categories with market research and RFQs/RFPs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs with suppliers while mitigating risk.
• Monitor supplier performance, OTIF, and quality; resolve disputes.
• Coach and supervise procurement specialists on POs and follow-ups.
• Ensure SAP governance and accurate master data management.

Skills

Category sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier management

Leadership

SAP governance

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP MM

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

At Mega Prime Foods, securing high-quality materials and services at optimal value is essential to our nationwide operations. We are looking for an analytical, commercially sharp, and leadership-oriented Procurement Supervisor to join our Procurement team.

Reporting to the Procurement Lead / Manager, you will lead end-to-end purchasing activities, manage strategic supplier relationships, drive category cost-saving initiatives, and supervise junior procurement specialists to ensure seamless purchase-to-pay execution across our business units.

What You Will Do

• Lead Category Sourcing & Management: Oversee end-to-end procurement for assigned material or service categories - executing market research, competitive bidding (RFQs/RFPs), and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.

• Drive Commercial Negotiations & Contracts: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, volume rebates, lead times, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers while ensuring legal and commercial risk mitigation in vendor contracts.

• Manage Supplier Performance & SRM: Audit key suppliers, monitor delivery metrics (OTIF), assess quality performance, and resolve commercial or operational disputes proactively.

• Supervise & Develop Procurement Team: Coach, mentor, and guide procurement specialists in executing purchasing workflows, purchase order (PO) generation, and vendor follow-ups.

• Ensure SAP & Governance Compliance: Enforce adherence to internal procurement policies, delegated approval matrices, and accurate master data management within SAP.

• Deliver Cost Optimization & Savings: Identify continuous improvement opportunities, value-engineering initiatives, and alternative vendor sources to achieve annual cost-reduction targets.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 4-6 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Purchasing, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or senior lead role within FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Retail, or Supply Chain environments.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• ERP & Systems Mastery: Hands-on experience working with enterprise ERP software (specifically SAP MM module) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets for spend analytics and reporting.

• Commercial & Negotiation Acumen: Strong financial literacy, sharp negotiation capabilities, and a deep understanding of contract terms and vendor management strategies.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate cross-functionally with Plant Operations, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Executive Leadership.