Strategic Purchasing & Sourcing Associate

ASCEND BUILDING SOLUTIONS INC.; Las Piñas; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCEND BUILDING SOLUTIONS INC. seeks a Purchasing Associate to support procurement by verifying requests, sourcing suppliers, processing PO's, and coordinating delivery requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective projects.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, canvassing for quotations, and handling payments and documentation while maintaining accuracy and deadlines across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Procurement.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Knowledge of construction materials, office supplies, and equipment specifications.
• Proficient in spreadsheets and office productivity applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests for completeness of specs, quantities, and alignment with requirements.
• Coordinate clarification of incomplete or inaccurate requests with requesting departments.
• Conduct supplier canvassing, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Prepare canvass summaries, supporting documents, and purchase orders.
• Prepare and process supplier payment requests and banking details.
• Provide proof of payment to suppliers to facilitate order release.
• Monitor supplier order readiness and fulfillment status.
• Coordinate pick-up, delivery schedules, and site delivery requirements.

Skills

Procurement processes

Supplier management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Office productivity apps

Job description

ASCEND BUILDING SOLUTIONS INC. seeks a Purchasing Associate to support procurement by verifying requests, sourcing suppliers, processing PO's, and coordinating delivery requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective projects.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, canvassing for quotations, and handling payments and documentation while maintaining accuracy and deadlines across multiple projects.