Total 16 purchasing manager job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in The Philippines

• 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.

• 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.

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.

A Store Manager is to put the customer at the center of everything you do. You need to ensure the highest possible level of customer service and make sure that the visual merchandising is executed according to our guidelines. You maximize the sales opportunities and the profitability of your store, as well as follow up on the results. You will also manage the recruitment, training, and development of the Sales Advisors and the Store Management team. Our business is your business, so when you grow, we grow.​
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Key Responsibilities:​

• Analyze and follow up store’s KPIs​

• Deliver great customer experience​

• Maximize conversion & customer service​

• Ensure store meets H&M standards​

• The ability to delegate, follow up and provide straightforward feedback with the goal to coach and develop your team 

A Store Manager is to put the customer at the center of everything you do. You need to ensure the highest possible level of customer service and make sure that the visual merchandising is executed according to our guidelines. You maximize the sales opportunities and the profitability of your store, as well as follow up on the results. You will also manage the recruitment, training, and development of the Sales Advisors and the Store Management team. Our business is your business, so when you grow, we grow.​
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Key Responsibilities:​

• Analyze and follow up store’s KPIs​

• Deliver great customer experience​

• Maximize conversion & customer service​

• Ensure store meets H&M standards​

• The ability to delegate, follow up and provide straightforward feedback with the goal to coach and develop your team 

• Maintains overall receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational procedures.
• Strict implementation of Warehouse Standard Operating Procedures in terms of safety, government compliance, utilities, administration, documentation, and personnel management.
• Maintains optimal physical condition of warehouse, inspecting equipment, requesting repair and requisitions as needed.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts reconciling with inventory management systems and ensures inventory accuracy during receiving, storage, outbound and quality control.
• Complies on the set store key performance indicators (KPIs) by the management i.e., Cycle
• Count Compliance, Cycle Count Defect Rate, Partial Fulfillment, Vendor Fail Rate, Incident Rate, and KNOW App Compliance.
• Achieves operational and financial objectives by maintaining optimal and efficient operations
  (e.g. warehouse overhead, utilities, manpower, etc.).
• Adherence to the timely uploading of Sales Invoice of the direct delivery of suppliers for the timely processing of payment Finance to avoid non-delivery.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and/or implementing security procedures and protocols.
• Produce reports and analysis regularly (e.g. IN/OUT status report, inventory report, etc.)
• Close cooperation with other cross-functional units to manage all warehouse relevant matters

Responsibilities

• Maintains overall receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational procedures.
• Strict implementation of Warehouse Standard Operating Procedures in terms of safety, government compliance, utilities, administration, documentation and personnel management.
• Maintains optimal physical condition of warehouse, inspecting equipment, requesting repairs and requisitions as needed.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts reconciling with inventory management systems and ensures inventory accuracy during receiving, storage, outbound and quality control.
• Achieves operational and financial objectives by maintaining optimal and efficient operations (e.g. warehouse overhead, utilities, manpower, etc.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. 
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and/or implementing security procedures and protocols.
• Produce reports and analysis regularly (e.g. IN/OUT status report, inventory report, etc.) 
• Close cooperation with other cross-functional units to manage all warehouse relevant matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years cumulative work experience - preferably within logistics / e-commerce / retail / warehousing sector.
• With strong understanding in order fulfilment, inbounding, and dispatching. 
• Knowledgeable in excel formula, and warehouse management system. 
• Able to analyze complicated circumstances and able to manage warehouse staff.
• Working knowledge of performance and operational metrics. 
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems. 
• Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. 
• Strong communication and people skills to handle various demographics. 

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.
 

• Maintains overall receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational procedures.
• Strict implementation of Warehouse Standard Operating Procedures in terms of safety, government compliance, utilities, administration, documentation, and personnel management.
• Maintains optimal physical condition of warehouse, inspecting equipment, requesting repair and requisitions as needed.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts reconciling with inventory management systems and ensures inventory accuracy during receiving, storage, outbound and quality control.
• Complies on the set store key performance indicators (KPIs) by the management i.e., Cycle
• Count Compliance, Cycle Count Defect Rate, Partial Fulfillment, Vendor Fail Rate, Incident Rate, and KNOW App Compliance.
• Achieves operational and financial objectives by maintaining optimal and efficient operations
  (e.g. warehouse overhead, utilities, manpower, etc.).
• Adherence to the timely uploading of Sales Invoice of the direct delivery of suppliers for the timely processing of payment Finance to avoid non-delivery.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and/or implementing security procedures and protocols.
• Produce reports and analysis regularly (e.g. IN/OUT status report, inventory report, etc.)
• Close cooperation with other cross-functional units to manage all warehouse relevant matters

YOUR MISSION

• Directly responsible for ensuring the Store consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective use of short and long term planning, expense control, sales and service
• Guarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Cornerstones and service standards
• Responsible for recruitment, training, development and succession of high performing, results driven Associates
• Accountable for payroll control and service driven scheduling in order to maintain a highly profitable location while providing the highest levels of service to customers
• Directly responsible for ensuring that all training programs, both Domestic and Global, are fully implemented, functional and results driven within the store
• Analyze customer profiles, buying trends, and competitive information to impact and drive business. Communicate and provide feedback to Area/District Manager
• Implement, manage and monitor Loss Prevention education, training and awareness programs
• Directly responsible for execution and processing of both incoming and outgoing merchandise
• Directly responsible for Loss Prevention compliance within store
•  Achieve or exceed all Inventory and Shrink goals; oversee and manage Physical Inventory counts
• Manage and communicate merchandise opportunities to Area or District Manager
• Communicate, manage and execute all Marketing opportunities and events within budget and according to all Policies & Procedures
• Develop and maintain strong communication with local PR and marketing
• Participate in new store openings and/or store closings; travel may be required
• Attend Store Manager Meetings as well as all offsite training and position related meetings as required by Area/District Manager; travel may be required
• Ensure execution and maintenance of all Visual Directives as well as guaranteeing the visual presentation of the Store always meets or exceeds PUMA standards
• Maintain physical condition of Store according to relevant guidelines and communicate maintenance needs in a timely manner 
• Required to comply with all operational core competencies and key accountabilities
• ·Execute all requirements necessary to maintain a safe and compliant working environment for all Store Associates
• Required to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required

YOUR TALENT

• 2 to 4 years of management experience in a focused, customer service oriented retail environment (preferably apparel/footwear) with results driven track record
• Proven ability to exceed sales while meeting payroll goals, demonstrated ability to identify, hire, train, develop and retain top talent Associates as well as teams, ability to reason through complex issues, demonstrates effective communication, ability to present information to large groups
• Strong interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Practical experience in Project Management, skills in implementing communications methods and event management
• Commercial acumen
• Interest in innovation and change
• Leadership
• PC-skills, MS-Office Knowledge,

Job Title

Job Description Summary

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Procurement Strategy:

o Develop, implement, and optimize procurement strategies aligned with C&W’s goals and objections

o Employ best in class procurement processes, tools, and templates to include engaging with Category Managers and preferred suppliers in the execution of procurement responsibilities.

• Sourcing & Vendor Management:

 o Source new suppliers, evaluate capabilities, identify suitable solutions, and work with TDS and Corporate Category Managers to award contracts.

o Oversee the global onboarding of suppliers for newly established C&W accounts to meet the contractual requirements of timing and varying onboarding compliance requirements by country.

o Support transition reporting requirements to maintain clear and transparent visibility to the account team and client of progress.

o Partner with C&W Technology to address opportunities for global consistency of procurement tools

o Manage supplier relationships to ensure the procurement of high-quality products and services while negotiating favorable terms and agreements.

o Develop programs and initiatives to ensure achievement of all goals, metrics, KPI’s, and generate necessary reports.

• Cost Control: o Analyze procurement data, monitor costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or service.

o Design and manage the RFP tender process to support program goals and requirements, includes interpreting contracts and negotiating favorable terms with vendors to achieve savings.

• Process Improvement: o Continuously enhance processes, workflows, and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

• Contract Management:

o Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other business documents including adherence to company policy, compliance, and legal requirements.

o Manages the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals.

• Team Leadership:

o Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve company objections. Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

o Engage remotely and across time zones while collaborating with diverse cultures. Work schedule Monday through Friday with overlap to North America business hours.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required. MBA or related Master’s Degree preferred.

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager (or similar role) with at least 7 years of relevant experience.

• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing, and vendor management.

• Experience in contract negotiation and management, including English language.

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with robust global cultural awareness.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Knowledge of legal and regulatory aspects of procurement globally.

• Strong management skills with the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

• Prior experience working in a shared services environment is a plus.

• Proficient in multiple languages is a plus

 

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

 

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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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TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

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

Job Description

Sourcing Management
- Work with Group Procurement and Chief Finance Officer to set goals and manage overall performance of procurement function.
- Drive strategic sourcing for spend categories as per operating model for the user departments in line with procurement objectives and goals.
- Create economic value by driving cost reduction initiatives across the company. Work with group procurement to execute procurement strategy, carry out strategic sourcing of Information Technology/Digital/Indirect procurement, and drive cost reduction initiatives for the company.
- Develop, direct and enforce e-Procurement vision and strategies to maximise the use of ICT for electronic procurement and commerce as well as establish and review processes and systems for effective and efficient procurement process flow across the company.
- Ensure that adequate internal controls and segregation of duties are in place within the operations at all times.
- Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development and amendment to ensure all SOPs align with group standards and guidelines, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee annual plan and budget developments for the department. Ensuring budget adherence to the approved budget.
- Pro-actively review existing work processes and procedures to improve work efficiency and services of Strategic Sourcing staff.

Vendor Management
- Implement and ensure effective supplier relationship management.
- Strategic relationships with suppliers to achieve best deal and cost savings on goods, services or assets purchased.
- Maintain Group Panel of registered vendors/suppliers.

People Management
- Interface with key user departments and specifiers as a strategic partner to understand needs and influence sourcing decisions.
- Manage the skills and competency development of procurement staff, including training development and knowledge management capabilities to ensure the right resources are in place.
- Excellent team management, people and leadership skills with high level of integrity.

Negotiation Management
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to negotiate at the highest levels of suppliers.
Manage and oversee the team to negotiate with suppliers and business partners to deliver optimum level in cost, service and quality.
- Ability to analyze, evaluate and recommend on risk at strategic level

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