Senior Purchasing & Supplier Relations Specialist

Commonwealth Foods, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Foods, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage supplier canvassing, source qualified vendors, and ensure materials meet specifications. The role includes handling POs and supporting cost analyses, reporting to the Purchasing Head in Makati City.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in purchasing, FMCG/food manufacturing exposure preferred, and strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. A valid driver's license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's/college degree in business or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in purchasing, preferably FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel experience required.
• Knowledge of cost analysis, vendor accreditation, and sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to maintain supplier relationships.
• Holding a valid driver's license is an advantage.
• Willing to work in Makati City.

Responsibilities

• Canvasses requested items from production and other departments and seeks approval of the best suppliers from the Purchasing Manager.
• Sources qualified suppliers and obtains competitive quotations.
• Ensures purchased materials meet company specifications.
• Accomplishes Purchase Orders (POs).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Head.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cost analysis

Vendor accreditation

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accountancy, or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commonwealth Foods, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage supplier canvassing, source qualified vendors, and ensure materials meet specifications. The role includes handling POs and supporting cost analyses, reporting to the Purchasing Head in Makati City.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in purchasing, FMCG/food manufacturing exposure preferred, and strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. A valid driver's license is advantageous.