Technical Buyer: Sourcing, Negotiation & Supplier Mgmt

Sumitomo Electric Group; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Group in the Philippines seeks a skilled Technical Buyer with at least 2 years of experience to source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for components and materials. You will define precise specifications with Engineering and Planning, prepare RFQs, and drive cost-saving initiatives while managing POs and delivery schedules.

The role requires strong vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, and accurate data/reporting within purchasing systems.

Qualifications

• College graduate of any 4 year course; Engineering course is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience as a technical buyer.
• As technical buyer, with experience or assignment in Materials Ordering, Consignment and Vendor Management System.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Evaluation: identify, screen, and approve suitable technical suppliers.
• Requirements Definition: work with Engineering/Production/Planning on BOMs and standards.
• Negotiation & Contracting: prepare RFQs, analyze bids, negotiate pricing and terms.
• Procurement Execution: create/manage POs, ensure timely delivery, adjust schedules.
• Supplier Management: build relationships, monitor performance, conduct audits, resolve issues.
• Cost Management: identify cost savings, analyze market trends, reduce risks.
• Internal Liaison: act as link between suppliers and Manufacturing/Engineering/Planning.
• Data & Documentation: maintain procurement records, manage systems, generate reports.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Procurement execution

Vendor management

Cross-functional liaison

Data & documentation

Cost analysis

Education

College degree (4-year)

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Group in the Philippines seeks a skilled Technical Buyer with at least 2 years of experience to source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for components and materials. You will define precise specifications with Engineering and Planning, prepare RFQs, and drive cost-saving initiatives while managing POs and delivery schedules.

The role requires strong vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, and accurate data/reporting within purchasing systems.