Senior Buyer

Viventis Search Asia; Metro Manila; Sur place; PHP 700 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Viventis Search Asia in the Philippines seeks a Senior Buyer to oversee end-to-end purchasing, supplier sourcing, and cost optimization to ensure reliable supply and compliance with procurement policies. You will negotiate terms, manage POs, evaluate suppliers, and coordinate with internal teams to meet production needs, quality standards, and delivery schedules.

A strong background in procurement and supplier management is required, with experience in manufacturing or healthcare seen as an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, purchase order management, supplier evaluation, and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements and coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, supplier contracts, and purchasing procedures.
• Experience in a structured organization, particularly in manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, or healthcare-related industries, is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including sourcing, canvassing, supplier selection, price negotiation, and purchase order processing.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and other commercial conditions to achieve cost savings and procurement efficiencies.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and procurement reports.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval processes, and contractual agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery issues, discrepancies, and non-compliance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain optimization.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support inventory availability and minimize supply disruptions through effective procurement planning and coordination.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Purchase order management

Cost optimization

Supplier evaluation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Outils

ERP systems

SAP

Description du poste

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services required for business operations. The role involves supplier sourcing, price negotiation, purchase order management, supplier relationship management, and coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure product availability, quality, and compliance with established procurement policies.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization, preferably from a structured organization with established supply chain and purchasing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including sourcing, canvassing, supplier selection, price negotiation, and purchase order processing.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and other commercial conditions to achieve cost savings and procurement efficiencies.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and procurement reports.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval processes, and contractual agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery issues, discrepancies, and non-compliance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain optimization.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support inventory availability and minimize supply disruptions through effective procurement planning and coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, purchase order management, supplier evaluation, and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements and coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, supplier contracts, and purchasing procedures.
• Experience in a structured organization, particularly in manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, or healthcare-related industries, is an advantage.