Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant

Private Advertiser; Manila; On-site; PHP 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Paco Manila is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant to support day-to-day purchasing, procurement, and inventory management within a busy supply chain environment. The role is on-site, working Monday to Friday, with collaboration across warehouse, finance, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in purchasing or procurement, proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel, and strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and supplier data.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in order documentation and inventory.
• Good written and verbal communication for liaising with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day purchasing, procurement, and inventory management.
• Process purchase orders, verify requisitions, and track orders for timely delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers, request quotes, and negotiate basic terms.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and flag low-stock items.
• Prepare routine purchasing reports and supplier evaluations.

Skills

ERP systems

MS Excel

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

About the role

Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant role based in Paco Manila, working Monday to Friday on-site. The position involves supporting day-to-day purchasing, procurement, and inventory management operations within a supply chain environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day purchasing, procurement, and inventory management tasks
• Process purchase orders, verify requisitions, and track order statuses to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to request quotes, negotiate basic terms, and resolve delivery delays or discrepancies
• Maintain accurate inventory records, track stock levels, and flag low-stock items for replenishment
• Reconcile delivery notes, packing slips, and purchase orders against vendor invoices
• Prepare routine purchasing reports, stock level updates, and supplier evaluation summaries
• Maintain vendor databases, product catalogs, and procurement documentation in an organized system
• Collaborate with internal teams (warehouse, finance, and operations) to streamline supply chain operations

About you

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain support roles
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and MS Office (especially Microsoft Excel)
• Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail in handling order documentation and inventory numbers
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal teams
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving supply delays or stock issues