Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Patient Care Corporation; San Fernando; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient Care Corporation in the Philippines is seeking a Purchasing Officer to drive end-to-end procurement, optimize spend, and maintain healthy stock levels.

You will collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Warehouse, RAQA, and Finance to align purchasing with demand, budgets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on improving fill rates, reducing spoilage, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and principals, and maintaining accurate procurement records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Experience in the medical device or healthcare industry is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and related systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of inventory control, supplier management, importation, and procurement compliance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement activities to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships to support quality goods, timely delivery, and contract compliance.
• Assist in negotiating contracts, pricing, and commercial terms with suppliers, principals, and service providers.
• Monitor inventory levels and determine when to place orders for new supplies.
• Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain teams to manage short shelf life products and minimize spoilage.
• Prepare purchasing activity reports and cost analyses for management.
• Assist with developing and managing purchasing budget and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and stored correctly.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Patient Care Corporation in the Philippines is seeking a Purchasing Officer to drive end-to-end procurement, optimize spend, and maintain healthy stock levels.

You will collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Warehouse, RAQA, and Finance to align purchasing with demand, budgets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on improving fill rates, reducing spoilage, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and principals, and maintaining accurate procurement records.