Senior Import & Purchasing Lead

Lifesports Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Perfect Attendance Incentive

Job summary

Lifesports Inc. in the Philippines seeks an Import & Purchasing Supervisor to lead the Imports & Purchasing team, manage end-to-end import activities, and ensure compliance with Philippine customs. The role focuses on cost control, supplier coordination, and process improvements to support business goals.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in import/purchasing, with supervisory experience and strong knowledge of INCOTERMS, BOS/BOC procedures, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Customs Administration or related field is preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Extensive coordination with freight forwarders, brokers, and international suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of import regulations, BOS/BOC procedures, and INCOTERMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead Imports & Purchasing team and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Oversee end-to-end import process from PO to delivery and customs clearance.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers, and shipping lines to optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine customs and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory and plan procurement to align with forecasts.
• Negotiate with suppliers and evaluate landed costs and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product sourcing.
• Prepare reports on activity, costs, and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Customs Administration (preferred)

Related field (Supply Chain/Logistics/International Trade/BA)

Tools

SAP

Navision

ERP systems

Job description

Lifesports Inc. in the Philippines seeks an Import & Purchasing Supervisor to lead the Imports & Purchasing team, manage end-to-end import activities, and ensure compliance with Philippine customs. The role focuses on cost control, supplier coordination, and process improvements to support business goals.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in import/purchasing, with supervisory experience and strong knowledge of INCOTERMS, BOS/BOC procedures, and ERP systems.