Strategic Purchasing Lead for Cost & Supplier Excellence

MR DIY Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,004,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY Philippines is seeking an Assistant Manager – Purchasing to lead a team of buyers and execute strategic sourcing across assigned categories. The role drives cost efficiency, supplier performance, and governance while aligning purchasing activity with budget targets and compliance requirements.

You will analyze data to support decisions, deliver weekly and monthly reports, and collaborate with Warehouse, Finance, Legal, and Quality teams to mitigate procurement risks and optimize SKU

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Merchandising or Purchasing.
• Prior team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and monitor the performance of buyers to ensure timely and accurate purchasing execution.
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations for assigned categories or Share of Business.
• Provide regular performance feedback and operational updates to the Senior Manager.
• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned suppliers and product lines.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular Business Reviews.
• Participate in production facility visits and manage supplier-related issues and risks.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and purchasing efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate cost changes, monitor price variations, and support purchasing budget control.
• Prepare cost analyses and recommendations aligned with financial targets.
• Review New SKU files for completeness, accuracy, and commercial viability.
• Deliver insights to support SKU portfolio expansion decisions.
• Assess proposals for managing slow-moving and aging inventory in coordination with stakeholders.
• Use data analytics to drive decisions on purchasing trends and supplier performance.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly purchasing reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Support import quota and product restriction issues
• Manage procurement risks, including supply disruptions
• Provide feedback on QM reports and work closely with Warehouse, Finance, Legal, and Quality teams

Skills

People leadership

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Cost management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MR DIY Philippines is seeking an Assistant Manager – Purchasing to lead a team of buyers and execute strategic sourcing across assigned categories. The role drives cost efficiency, supplier performance, and governance while aligning purchasing activity with budget targets and compliance requirements.

You will analyze data to support decisions, deliver weekly and monthly reports, and collaborate with Warehouse, Finance, Legal, and Quality teams to mitigate procurement risks and optimize SKU