Total 5 help desk specialist job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in Metro Manila

This newly created role is a pivotal position within our global firm, requiring excellent attention to detail and operational acumen. Reporting to the Director of Finance Operations, the successful candidate will contribute to the efficient procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance and driving cost-effectiveness across our organization. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual with a passion for procurement to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in managing the end-to-end procurement process, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and develop sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.

• Execute purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve any procurement-related issues in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

• Support the evaluation of vendor performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.

• Assist in conducting market research and supplier assessments to identify potential vendors and evaluate their capabilities.

• Provide administrative support to the procurement team as needed, including data entry, report generation, and supplier communication.

Position: Creative Virtual Assistant

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7AM - 4 PM Central Time

Salary Range: $900-1500/ month (Depending on the interview result and the client's approval)

This role will manage inventory, purchasing activities, ERP purchasing data, optimizing spend, sourcing materials, vendor management and meeting the overall supply demands of the production facility. The position reports to the Master Planner. The position requires working with external suppliers and internal team members to support company objectives.

• Apply negotiation and procurement best practices and methods to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Timely purchase order submission, including managing schedule changes, quantity changes, and cancelations to ensure continuous supply of required materials
• Communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Request and review quotes from qualified suppliers to source materials
• Negotiate prices and terms with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness  
• Collaborate with production, planning, engineering, finance, and customer service as needed 
• Regular review of inventory usage and adjust ordering requirements and update ERP as necessary.  
• Facilitate the return of rejected or obsolete material
• Monitor market trends and stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials
• Evaluate areas of opportunity for continuous improvement to reduce costs where possible
• Explore and vet alternate sources for goods and materials
• On-board new suppliers and monitor current suppliers to ensure compliance with QMS
• Support product change requests by reviewing and communicating the impact on finished goods, on order materials, and capacity plans
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong attention to detail
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a multi machine manufacturing environment
• Proficient with MRP/ERP systems (EPICOR) and Microsoft Office products
• First-rate communication skills and ability to interface with multiple internal departments at all levels of authority
• Analytical problem solver with a common sense and practical solutions orientation
• Ability to effectively and efficiently balance competing priorities
• Prior experience with Kanban and lean manufacturing desired
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Plastics manufacturing a plus

LOOKING FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS BASED IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!

Position: 16897225015 - Buyer
Working Hours/Shift: M-F; flexible - with some overlap, EST
Salary Range: $ 800-1500 USD

Overview:

The Buyer will procure items for various departments and teams and liaise with suppliers considering multiple factors before placing orders.  The Buyer will also ensure that material supply is uninterrupted through inventory control, ordering procedures and maintaining delivery schedule(s).  

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Engage in negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms
• Enter data, including inventory information on various software/programs/databases  
• Create purchase orders in-line with pricing agreements and bills of material secured by the purchasing manager and other team leads
• Stay current on delivery schedule(s) and proactively follow up on any changes and communicate updates to various stakeholders  
• Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers  
• Execute cycle count program and other inventory management programs  
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous business improvement    
• Reconcile packing slips to orders received and actively follow up on backorders
• Process negotiate and monitor returns of overstock material
• Analyze market trends and apply knowledge gained to make an insightful buying decision(s)
• Perform other duties as assigned  
• Monitor Inventory Transactions

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficient with Office 365/ MS based applications
• Experience with construction based tools/applications is a huge advantage

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