• Conducts negotiations with suppliers and contractors to obtain the best possible price.
• Coordinates with the requesting department all product specifications, lead time and other details pertaining to the requested product.
• Ensures quotation and supplier accreditation files are complete and accurate and all food deliveries are compliant with the food safety standards of the Hotel.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

As the Director of Global Procurement Purchasing, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of purchase order (PO) generation, processing, and delivery management to ensure the timely and accurate fulfillment of procurement requests. You will lead a team to optimize purchasing workflows, ensure compliance with organizational policies, and collaborate with suppliers to guarantee the on-time delivery of goods and services. A focus on process automation, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration will be key to success in this role. This role will manage a team of approximately 25 buyers, with 3 direct reports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee PO Processing Operations: Lead the procurement team in the efficient processing of purchase orders from requisition to order fulfillment. Ensure that all POs are accurately and timely processed within the procurement system, maintaining compliance with company policies.

• Develop and Implement PO Policies and Procedures: Create, implement, and monitor PO processing guidelines to standardize practices across the organization. Ensure policies are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal controls.

• Delivery Management and Vendor Coordination: Collaborate closely with vendors and suppliers to monitor delivery timelines and resolve any issues related to delays, shortages, or quality concerns. Ensure the timely delivery of all goods and services as per the PO agreements.

• Improve Operational Efficiency: Drive initiatives to streamline and automate PO processing, leveraging technology and tools such as ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and robotic process automation (RPA) to reduce cycle times and eliminate manual errors.

• Ensure Data Accuracy and Reporting: Ensure the accuracy of procurement and PO data within the systems. Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track KPIs such as PO cycle time, on-time delivery, and vendor performance metrics.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Work closely with the sourcing team and key suppliers to manage the fulfillment process. Address any issues related to pricing discrepancies, quality concerns, or delivery failures.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with finance, legal, sourcing, and operations teams to ensure that all PO-related activities align with organizational goals and budgets. Ensure a smooth handoff of goods and services post-delivery.

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyer, providing guidance on PO management, system use, and best practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that all PO activities comply with internal controls, legal requirements, and financial policies. Proactively manage risks associated with PO fulfillment, including potential delays, pricing changes, and contract compliance issues.

• Vendor Performance Tracking: Work with the sourcing team to evaluate supplier performance based on delivery timeliness, quality of goods, and compliance with contractual obligations. Use performance data to inform future purchasing decisions and improve vendor relationships.

 In order for the incumbent to deliver the expected outcome, the incumbent has authority to perform the following:

• Assign work to achieve deliverables committed to organization goals that complies with work rules and ethics and compliance policies of the Company.
• Perform assigned work to achieve deliverables committed to organization goals in accordance with this job description and in compliance with work rules and ethics and compliance policies of the Company.
• Report anomaly or non-compliance in relation to Ethics and Compliance policies of the Company.
• Report near-miss, close-call and work safety violations in relation to workplace health and safety regulations.
• Report product / production irregularity, anomaly, defectives in relation to product quality assurance.
• Others as assigned or delegated by his/her superior.

• Negotiates with suppliers and ensures items are ordered and approved within the specified cut-off.
• Coordinates with the requestor’s correct product specifications to ensure orders are correct and follow-up deliveries from suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of orders.
• Continuous product sourcing to find alternative items and supplier development to obtain several sources.

1.    Purchase needs and meet orders, gather information about the market, manage relationships with vendors, and ensure that purchases are made on time by placing orders with vendors.
2.    In line with the standards and procedures identified by the facility and the Head Office, carry out all purchases related to the facility in coordination with the Purchasing Department and monitor, plan and deliver them on time and according to budgetary discipline.
3.    Gather quotes from companies for all supplies that enter the facility.
4.    Decide on how the supplies will be purchased, in line with the policies identified by Cluster General Manager.
5.    Prepare lists of approved suppliers.
6.    Collect orders from the departments and ask for written quotes from companies. Submit the top three quotes that are compatible with the policy.
7.    Organise the drivers and vehicles for purchasing and administrative purposes.
8.    Control the invoices and waybills for goods purchased from other companies and organisations.
9.    Control whether the goods received from the companies comply with the required quality standards. Contact companies that have not delivered goods with the required quality standards and ensure that the proper quality goods are delivered.
10.    Ensure that employees in the Purchasing Department work in a coherent and systematic manner.
11.    Organise periodic department meetings.
12.    Identify the training needs of the department’s employees and offer in-house and external training opportunities.
13.    Motivate employees by creating an appropriate environment physically, socially and psychologically in the department.
14.    Attend training programmes for the management team.
15.    Maintain good relationships will all department managers.
16.    Ensure that all official documents are filed and maintained in an orderly manner.
17.    Establish good relationships with service and product providers.
18.    Keep track of the innovations in the industry and attend industry-specific trade fairs.
19.    Take part in the Food Safety Team and attend the MR meetings.
20.    To predict that all activities and to be purchased all equipment and belongings may create disease for the environment, to join all activities which is organized to protect biological diversity and shares the responsibilities, shares the individual responsibilities in order to increase environment knowledge and to carry on necessary trainings. To provide minimum consumption currently used all stuffs and equipment (paper, printed out etc.). 
21.    To implement his responsibilities in order to eliminate and collect waste in a proper way, reduce environmental pollution and harmful effects to the environment and lead to staffs.
22.    To provide carrying chemicals safely, carrying, storing and using in accordance with laws.
23.    Carry out all responsibilities related to the quality management and food safety management systems implemented at the facilities.
24.    Carry out all other duties assigned by managers and hotel management not specified in the job description.
 

What is expected of you and others at this level in Operations for functional success:

• Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work assigned
• Strong communication skills (English speaking) and ability to build partnerships with internal and external resources
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives and accuracy.
• Ensures that clients have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing flawless transactions and services.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.

Accountabilities

• Works to support standard processes across inventory management Key Accounts teams.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports on key performance metrics.
• Works independently to identify current service issues and determines the best sources of data for pinpointing the problem; effectively leads the coordination and resolution of those issues.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting service expectations or fulfilling service agreements; consistently meets customers' needs.
• Daily shorts review-Analyzes new/changing customer usage and takes appropriate actions to plan for demand changes.
• Completion of GPO monthly service level review which includes running 16 service level reports in Business objects or Looker, researching DC out lines for accurate service level reason coding for penalty reduction, applying formulas in excel to check for accuracy of changes, formatting the final customer facing report that will be provided to the key accounts internal GPO contact, submitting credit request to internal credit team.
• Review highly impacted service level items for Key Account (CVS)
• Prepare and provide needed excel documents for CVS, which would include weekly updates and trends on impacted service level items. Is it a Cardinal issue or supplier driven issue causing these impacts to the customer.
• Collaborate with Key Accounts on certain action items that may be needed to improve the overall customer service level.
• Strives to understand others' opinions and build agreement among team members; utilizes others' ideas and suggestions to shape solutions.
• Customizes inventory strategies to ensure product availability, maximize in stocks and prevent stock outs.
• Identifies data requirements, often beyond the standard, and collects all relevant data needed to analyze a complex problem, situation, or issue.
• Responsible for meeting In Stock and Service level targets.
• Maintains SOP's

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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What is expected of you and others at this level in Operations for functional success:

• Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work assigned
• Strong communication skills (English speaking) and ability to build partnerships with internal and external resources
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives and accuracy.
• Ensures that clients have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing flawless transactions and services.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.

Accountabilities

• Works to support standard processes across Inventory Management Analytics team
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports on key performance metrics.
• Works independently to identify current IDOC failure issues and determines the best sources of data for pinpointing the problem; effectively leads the coordination and resolution of those issues.
• Help discover issues with the IT systems before they become an impact to the end customer.
• Ensures problem statements and objectives are clearly defined. Ensures requirements are aligned to project scope, objectives, and strategies.
• Focuses on process analysis and re-engineering, with an understanding of technical problems and solutions as they relate to the current and future business environment.
• Demonstrates excellent listening, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Identifies data requirements, often beyond the standard, and collects all relevant data needed to analyze a complex problem, situation, or issue.
• Maintains SOP's

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Point-of-care diagnostics is a growing and dynamic industry helping to improve clinical and economic outcomes globally. Abbott brings a variety of expert viewpoints on new innovations, insights, and impacts that are shaping the future of diagnostics around the world.

GBS has a global accountability to deliver an exceptional customer experience and create business value through compliance, standardization and data analytics. The GBS group fosters a collaborative, team focused and winning environment where employees are accountable and encouraged to develop themselves.

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for carrying out the daily purchasing processes for Abbott Rapid Dx North America or Abbott Rapid Dx , LLC, ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of company materials and services. The purchasing team is key to ensuring continued supply of our products, relationship management with our vendors and that all processes and objectives are implemented efficiently and timely and support the overall GBS vision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advance perform the daily purchasing processes for stocked items (with an MRP evaluation as needed), nonstocked items, capital equipment and services

• Review and maintain purchasing contingencies to ensure continued supply of product

• Ensure contractual obligations are implemented, maintained and compliant

• Participate in daily team meetings to address open tasks, issues and projects and ensure actions are being taken to ensure KPIs are met

• Maintenance of the shared purchasing mailbox, shared web portal for communicating with off-site warehouses.

• Manages incoming urgent requests, work with warehouse, sales, marketing, transport, Masterdata, planning, finance and customer service.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships and work effectively with internal and external customers

• Contribute to the Customer Experience ensuring delivery of acceptable quality goods and services on-time

• Resolve disputes or complaints between requestors and vendors

• Represent Purchasing in all product launch initiatives

• Record and manage actions in relation to supplier incidents

• Participate in quarterly supplier reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented

• Participate in Projects in the area of the responsibility such as process improvement and implementation

• Produce daily and monthly reports/metrics

• Comply with applicable antitrust and other purchasing-related laws and regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulations for government contracts.

• Communicate the importance of the Quality System to all employees and report on its effectiveness

• Execute applicable Quality System processes

• Other duties as assigned by the immediate superior Abbott Rapid Dx Global Business Services (GBS) Manila

Key Position Competencies

• Functional / Technical skills

• Communicates Effectively

• Time Management

• Agile Learner

• Results Driven

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have experience working with SAP or other ERP/MRP system

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-changing environment

• Must have strong business analytic skills

• Must have a desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction and support service delivery

• Must be a team player with high initiative and energy with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive process and projects

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineer is preferred) or 3-5 years relevant experience in a purchasing organization required

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or Business Management concepts preferred • Certification from APICS or equivalent preferred

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

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SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Requests quotes from suppliers for parts and services for projects
• Raise necessary documents for approval, pre-approval of purchases 
• Raise Purchase Requisitions (or shopping carts) using SAP Project System and Bosch corporate purchasing systems
• Follow up purchasing teams to ensure purchase requisitions are converted to purchase orders
• Contacts vendors to confirm delivery timing and tracking goods receipt.
• Address any supplier invoicing issues (such as missing goods receipts, incorrect deliveries, etc) using PM7 system.
• Supports customers in all their orders, queries, and other general customer service support
• Ensures process documents are up to date
• Responsible to continuously improve the process
• Monitors and tracks parts delivery to Bosch

What you'll be doing;

1. Vendor Sourcing and Specifications Development

• Source and evaluate potential vendors.
• Develop and refine product/service specifications in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market offerings.

2. Bid Management and Bid Selection

• Manage the bidding process, ensuring transparency and fairness.
• Participate in the selection of bids based on predefined criteria.
• Provide detailed analysis and recommendations on bid selections.

3. Contract Assistance and Documentation

• Assist in drafting and reviewing procurement contracts.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate procurement documentation.
• Ensure all procurement activities are well-documented and compliant.

4. Delivery Coordination and Payment Processing

• Coordinate the delivery schedule of goods and services.
• Work closely with finance for timely payment processing.
• Ensure alignment between delivery timelines and project schedules.

5. Delivery Quality Control

• Conduct quality checks upon delivery.
• Ensure delivered goods/services meet specified standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers to address any quality issues

• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Economics, or a related field
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a closely related field. 
• Experience in a dynamic business environment, particularly in a startup setting, will be highly regarded.
• Proficiency in procurement software or ERP software will be prioritized but not required.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement principles.
• Competence in market analysis and procurement strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel or Google Sheets, with the ability to utilize these tools for effective procurement planning and reporting.

Specialized Skills:

• Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for securing favorable terms and cost savings.
• Vendor Management: Proven experience in evaluating, selecting, and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Strategic Sourcing: Skills in identifying and engaging with suppliers to meet organizational needs effectively.
• Risk Management: Capability to identify and mitigate procurement risks.
• Communication: Excellent communication abilities for effective internal collaboration and external supplier relations.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Regulatory compliance: Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the Philippines pertaining to procurement and contracts

LOOKING FOR FILIPINOS WHO ARE PHILIPPINES-BASED CANDIDATES

We prioritize the processing of one application at a time. If you have applied for multiple job openings within our organization, we kindly request that you direct any update inquiries to the team responsible for handling your initial application.

Job title:  Purchasing Administrative Support Specialist

Salary: pay to start at $1150, increase based on performance review at 90 days, up to $1250

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST with 1 hour for lunch

About the company: 

The company is a homebuilder that is Built on Trust.  It’s not just a tagline.  Everything we do at Copper Builders is geared towards solid, long-term relationships with our clients by providing a quality service that they can trust.  It’s no surprise that we won Builder of the Year, due to our passion and steadfast commitment to excellence.  We are driven by the mission to assemble the most skilled and enthusiastic team on our journey to becoming the #1 private builder in the Carolinas.

Our core values and guiding principles are:

• Genuine:  We strive to have integrity and honesty in all our interactions
• Fun:  We believe that work should be enjoyable and that a lively workplace can help us achieve our goals, while having some fun doing it.
• Communication:  We value prompt, clear, and effective communication
• Collaboration:  We believe in working together as a team and supporting each other along the way.

Why Consider Working with Us:

As a valued member of the newly formed Purchasing Team you will assist in setting up the framework for our continued success, which would allow for greater opportunities in your own professional development and growth , as we grow. 

About the job:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Administrative Support Specialist to join our team and contribute to the efficiency of our purchasing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typical working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with 1 hour for lunch but there will be times when an earlier or later start/finish will be required as needed, weekends are available as flex time, as needed for time off. For listed Holidays we are closed. 

• Availability on weekends and after hours  may be required
• Timely and professional contact with Purchasing Manager
•  Continued communication with trade throughout the duration of a project expected for any pricing changes, variance PO’s or updates due to municipal or plan changes
• Address and follow through with PO  discrepancies immediately
• Coordinate all project superintendent estimates, PO issuance and PO updates
• Notify team of any late arrivals for products or back order items
• Keeps departments updated on bidding process with shared ASANA project management software
• Create Material lists and maintain budgets for all listed products
• Assist with Managing the purchase of products and services for jobs in production
• Research and Evaluate Suppliers based on things like cost, selection, service, distribution capabilities, and availability, communicates the findings to the Purchasing Manager
• Assist with negotiating new deals, as well as to renegotiate the expiring contract
• Tracking the progress of all shipments and addressing any problems
• Place orders for products and supplies
• This position requires extreme attention to detail, as one mistake could affect the company’s bottom line
• Make sure everything is on budget; screen the purchases being made to ensure there’s no waste, and negotiate pricing with suppliers
• May be asked to assist Division Managers in the procurement of building permits while working with the superintendent to track and schedule permit inspections
• Maintain notes in production files including all phone calls and discussions with the trades and suppliers
• This may include making notes in the file for the estimator or production superintendent if needed
• Maintain all details of multiple projects in an organized manner utilizing easily accessible client production files
• Keep filing systems organized
• Maintain effective and efficient paperwork flow and processing
• Perform routine office duties including but not limited to preparing and printing job costing reports, preparing, and printing daily scopes of work, and generating sales and production reports and filing in shared drive locations
• Accurate data entry
• Communicate with others on what the status is of tasks that you have been given
• Attend weekly staff meetings
•  Utilize the company vision and mission while achieving goals
• Give feedback for improvements while actively looking for solutions
• Order materials for jobs as requested
• Receive orders
• Seek additional assignments and duties when the workflow is slow
• Observe all safety policies

• With at least 2 years of experience in the similar role
• Highly organized and able to follow through independently on assignments
• Strong data entry and maintenance of records skills
• Strong communication skills ( English) 
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills 
• High attention to detail
• Ability to make quick decisions within company guidelines
• Able to use Office Suites programs, to include but not limited to Excel, Word
• Able to read construction blueprints and perform takeoffs of square footage and materials
• Strong customer service skills
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Construction-related education preferred, not required
• Negotiation: 3 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

• Supportive work environment, flexible weekly work schedule allowed based on completion of assigned projects in a readily shared calendar environment.
• Opportunity to learn additional skills